Land & Farm Advice Assistant

Hours of work:37.5 hours per week (flexible in how worked)Type of contract:PermanentBased at:Littlemore, Oxford with travel across the three counties as
required. Hybrid working is available.Rank:7
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Land & Farm Advice Assistant role is to develop a workforce with
combined expertise in conservation and farming, to promote nature-friendly and regenerative
practices among farmers, expand our reach to new audiences, and advance BBOWT's mission of
'more nature everywhere.'
The post holder reports to the Senior Land & Farm Advisor.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and delivery of farm plans and natural asset reviews tailored to
clients' needs and objectives.Conduct ecological baseline surveys to evaluate biodiversity and ecological health on
clients' land.
Assist with marketing efforts and events to promote our services and engage with the farming
community effectively.
Help to develop and facilitate new farmer cluster groups, fostering networks and
collaboration among farmers to promote sustainable agricultural practices and conservation
efforts.
Assist with GIS mapping tasks to support land and farm advisory services.
Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies for enhancing the integration
of conservation and farming practices.
Provide personalised support and guidance to clients, establishing a reputation for
excellence in client management and service delivery.
Support in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to advisory services
provided.
Any other duties as delegated by the Chief Executive
Person Specification
Background in farming and/or understanding of conservation and farming principles.
Some knowledge of ecology and/or interest in nature and wildlife
Interest in environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture practices.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proactive and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn.
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Basic knowledge of GIS mapping software (training provided if necessary).
Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
Valid UK driving licence.
Measurements Of Success
Timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Positive feedback from clients regarding support provided.
Successful contribution to the delivery of farm plans, natural asset reviews, and ELM
applications.
Active participation in organising and executing successful events.
Accurate records and databases maintained.
Completion of BASIS Sustainable Land Management training
Adherence to BBOWT behaviours and values in all aspects of work, fostering a positive and
collaborative work culture.
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