Graduate Trainee – Farm Carbon and Soils Project Assistant

Job Description: Graduate Trainee – Farm Carbon and Soils Project Assistant

About the Farm Carbon Toolkit

The Farm Carbon Toolkit (FCT) is a leading UK enterprise that supports farmers and growers to reduce their carbon emissions and increase their carbon sequestration. For over 10 years, we have worked to further the understanding of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, providing tools for measurement and delivering projects that inspire real action on the ground. Over the last 18 months, demand for our advisory services has increased. As such, we have been growing our team of employees and subcontractors to meet this demand.

Summary of this Role

We are seeking an individual keen to develop their career in sustainable farming. The successful candidate will work within FCT’s advisory team, helping to deliver projects that provide farmers with support and guidance to measure, understand and reduce business greenhouse gas emissions. This involves visiting farms to conduct soil sampling and data entry to help measure their carbon footprint.

As such, this is a practical and highly physical role that involves outdoor work 2-3 days per week (expected). It requires an understanding of sustainable and/or regenerative farming, with a particular emphasis on soil health and a willingness to learn. We expect applicants to have an experience in farming that enables them to interact with and support farmers, quickly building trust and rapport. To support you, we will provide specialist training on farm carbon footprinting, together with ongoing support as required.

About the team and work environment

We believe in being respectful, professional, empathetic, positive and collaborative, curious and innovative. These values help build our  common culture, shape our purpose and guide us in our actions and decisions. 

We are inspired by farmers who are showcasing and helping to support a thriving low-carbon farming future that produces healthy, nutritious food for all. And in our work, we are committed to working with all farmers to support them towards this vision. 

We are a small, remote-working organisation and recognise the challenges as well as the flexibility that this can bring. We come together as a full team, in-person, at least four
times per year to reflect and discuss our work, and plan for the future. 

We enjoy working together, collaborating, and learning from each other. We are a dynamic, flexible and supportive team of people who care about each other’s wellbeing and the world around us.

We are an inclusive organisation, committed to building a team of capable and thriving people from all walks of life. As such, we encourage applications from anyone who feels they have the relevant experience and skills.

Qualifications: Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Agriculture or Soil Science 

Contract: This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

Hours of work: Full time – 37.5 hours / wk. 

Location: UK home-based with travel to farms expected. This travel will depend on project locations, as projects are situated all over the UK.
Candidates must have a valid right to work in the
UK.

Employee benefits

• 25 days per year + statutory holidays pro rata.
• Pension – we contribute 4% on top of your salary
• Generous budget for training and development
• Free eye tests
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

Equal Opportunities: Farm Carbon Toolkit strives to be an equal opportunities employer and commitment to this process will be expected.

Start date: May 2024

Key Responsibilities – please refer to the job description on our website for details. 

Applications close on Thursday 28th March at midnight. 

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted on Thursday 18th April 2024. 

Thank you for your interest in the Farm Carbon Toolkit and our job
opportunities.