New role in the AONB team
Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Team to help deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme.
Created by Defra and managed by AONBs and National Park teams across England, the programme helps farmers, land managers and others to deliver work on the farmed landscape under the themes of climate, nature, people and place.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference to farming and land management in the AONB and to help conserve and enhance the natural beauty of this nationally important landscape.
All information on this exciting new part time role and how to apply can be found here .
For any further information, please contact Ian Marshall (AONB Development Officer) at: ian.marshall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Main Responsibility
You will:
- be the first point of contact for the programme.
- provide advice and guidance to farmers and other land managers
- help grant applicants,
- support an assessment panel who will judge applications
- carry out general administration and monitoring activities to ensure the efficient running of the programme.
The Ideal Candidate
- Degree or equivalent compensatory experience
- Significant experience of successfully working with farmers and land managers to achieve conservation and environmental outcomes, including through agri-environment schemes.
- Local knowledge of Cannock Chase would be an advantage.
The role will be based in Stafford, but the postholder is expected to largely work from home. The role will include travel throughout the Cannock Chase AONB.
