NFFN Cymru Sustainable Farming Officer

We’re looking to recruit a highly capable and enthusiastic Sustainable Farming Officer for
Cymru to work with the NFFN until March 2026.

The successful applicant will focus on delivering the Montgomeryshire Grassland Communities
Project, working closely with stakeholders, staff and volunteers to engage with farmers to
improve the condition and resilience of neutral grassland within the area. You will also work
with the local community to raise awareness of the climate and biodiversity crisis and
encourage appropriate action. You will also help to deliver the NFFN’s wider priorities across
Wales.

We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of nature-friendly farming practices and
the Welsh agriculture sector. You will also need to be extremely organised and able to handle a
diverse workload efficiently as well as an excellent communicator and able to form strong
working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with the farming community to raise awareness of the potential contribution that
  nature friendly farming can make to climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as contributing
  towards profitable farming businesses.
• Support and inspire farmers and landowners to create more areas for wildlife and to connect
  to what’s already there, through the lens of grassland habitats and the species which rely on
  or are supported by them.
• Work with staff to arrange and support the provision of training and surveys for landowners.
• Create opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and innovation within the farming community.
• Increase farmer and public awareness and understanding about nature-friendly farming through
  an engaging programme of information-sharing.
• Work with contractors to assist farmers to carry out works to improve land for nature where
  necessary.
• Assist with producing quality social media and communications content.
• Assist with the production of project reports and claims to ensure they are made promptly and
  accurately.
• Assist with the project budget and ensure that any funder requirements are met.
• Support a Trainee NFFN Sustainable Farming Officer to develop the necessary skills to engage
  with the farming community working towards sustainable farming practices.