8 Months Fixed Term ContractPart Time - 21 (0.6) - 28 hours (0.8) hours per week
Closing date 12noon on 21st May 2026.
Interviews will be held on 2nd June 2026.
This is initially a fixed term role, with the possibility of extension subject to the continued development, funding and success of the Land Management Advice Service.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has secured funding from Natural England to explore how private finance and new farm based business opportunities can help reduce environmental pressures on the River Clun Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and inform a possible future Protected Site Strategy (PSS) for the area. This project is known as FINCH (Facilitating Investment in Natural Clun Habitats).
This exciting role involves managing the day to day delivery of the FINCH project, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with participating farmers and external consultants, and ensuring all work is delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and reporting standards.
You will play a key role in facilitating learning and deepening understanding of emerging nature markets, engaging a wide range of audiences including farmers, landowners, colleagues and partners. A central aspect of the role is building and maintaining positive relationships with farmers and landowners to support wildlife friendly farming, habitat creation and maintenance and to encourage land use change where appropriate. You will also provide land management and farm advice, taking practical action across a range of settings to benefit different habitats including riparian corridors and river systems.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to the ongoing development of Shropshire Wildlife Trust's Land Management Advisory Service, help identify and engage new clients and strengthen support for nature friendly farming practices. You will also support the development and implementation of systems for evaluation and feedback from landowners and farm managers.
In addition, the role involves delivering practical on farm measures through third party funding, supporting farm businesses to access government and environmental assurance schemes and undertaking farm surveys and whole farm planning focused on the delivery of environmental goods.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
