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Sustainable Agriculture Officer


Norfolk Rivers Trust


Location

Holt, Norfolk | United Kingdom


Job description

Title: Sustainable Agriculture Officer
Employer: Norfolk Rivers Trust
Purpose: To engage with Agri-businesses in Norfolk and the Cam & Ely Ouse catchments supporting them in the ambition of producing fresh food with sustainable water management.
Responsible to: Farming and Land Management Team Leader.
Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt. Visits across Norfolk, Cam and Ely Ouse (CamEO) and potentially further afield
Job term: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Annual Leave Entitlement : 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays pro rata.
Salary details: Grade 2: £25,787 - £32,742 (9% employer Pension Contribution)

Norfolk Rivers Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Farm and Land Management Team as a Sustainable Agriculture Officer, this exciting new role will help agri-business in Norfolk and the Cam & Ely Ouse catchments meet the target of producing fresh food with sustainable water management.

The East of England is one of the largest producers of root vegetables, fresh produce, poultry and pork yet receives the lowest annual rainfall in the UK. The impact of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, with wetter winters and drier summers, are causing significant challenges for sustainable food production. Heavy rainfall over short periods of time during winter often leads to high soil loss, water pollution and reduced aquifer recharge. Reduced storage of water in the aquifers together with drier, warmer summers can lead to greater water scarcity, a real concern for the UK food and drink sector.

Through the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and The Courtauld Commitment 2030 to reduce water stress, collective action is required to collaborate with other initiatives that are on-going in Norfolk to act as a catalyst for system changes in key supply chains. This role requires an individual with the ability to engage with growers, processors and retailers, facilitating knowledge exchange and promoting a shift to more regenerative farming practices.

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Applications

To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email to [email protected] by 0900hrs on Monday the 18th of March 2024.

We are not accepting CV’s as applications for this role.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact: Sam Hurst on 07944443652.


Job tags

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Salary

£25.79k - £32.74k per annum

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