Sustainable Farming Advisor
Salary £ £25K - £28K
Hybrid
Vacancy listed 28/07/2026
Application deadline 01/09/2026
Details
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
 
  • Increase the provision of independent advice and guidance on sustainable land management practices on farms and forests across North Wales  
  • Build long-term, positive working relationships with farmers across North Wales, and assist their entry into the Welsh Government Sustainable Farming Scheme and access to grants 
  • Raise the profile of the Galwad Farm Advisory service and promote its range of services 
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
  • Respond to enquiries from farmers and foresters on land management issues (via Wildlife Trust and Farming Connect channels) 
  • Proactively generate new leads with farm and forestry businesses to secure future advisory work 
  • Network with farm and forestry industry contacts (e.g. partner organisations, farming unions) 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Sustainable Farming Scheme and Universal Actions 
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant Welsh Government legislation and Wildlife Trust strategy 
  • Contribute to the delivery of on-farm training and demonstration events 
  • Represent Galwad at regional and national agricultural shows and events 
  • Contribute to the delivery of strategic projects (e.g. in designated landscapes) 
  • Contribute content to the Galwad website and social media channels 
  • Produce technical reports and update farmer engagement records on CRM/GIS database 
  • Attend team meetings and liaise with other Wildlife Trust land management advisors 
  • Provide monthly reports and time logs 
  • Undertake continuous professional development where necessary 
 
 
For the organisation to work effectively you may be required to assist with other areas of work and therefore, you should be prepared to undertake other duties appropriate to the post, and any other reasonable duties required. 
 
All staff are ambassadors for the organisation both internally and externally and are expected to always act in a professional manner. They are required to abide by organisational rules, policies and procedures as laid down in the staff handbook, adopt environmentally friendly working practices, set and maintain high personal standards of efficiency and customer care and foster a ‘can do’ culture based on ownership, initiative, teamwork and exchange of information. 
 
Benefits

Generous Annual Leave
Salary Exchange Pension Scheme (6% Employer Contribution)
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Staff Fun Days

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