Overview

Devon Wildlife Trust is launching a new ‘Northern Devon Natural Solutions’ project which will transform the relationship that North Devon’s land managers have with nature in order to help tackle the climate and ecological emergency.  We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed farm advisor with practical skills to make it a success.

Through whole farm assessments, ecological surveys, training, specialist advice and support, the project will transform a large part of North Devon over six years. Landowners will be helped to restore and re-create wildlife habitat, improve water quality, lock up carbon, manage pollution and reduce flood risk with a focus on natural processes and wilding.

This is an ambitious, whole-farm approach, building on Devon Wildlife Trust’s experience, expertise and working relationships with land managers in north Devon. The project is funded by and in partnership with the Environment Agency.

As wilding and habitat creation specialist, you’ll be responsible for visiting farms, developing farm plans, and supporting landowners to deliver wilding and habitat creation schemes.  You’ll need experience in farm advice and some practical experience of wilding and grassland creation including seed sowing and scrub clearance.

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 40,000 members, 2,000 volunteers, 100 staff and 60 nature reserves. We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service) pro-rata for part time posts
  • Agile working arrangements including home and Cookworthy office
  • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
  • Death in Service cover
  • Training and development opportunities

Application Documents