Land & Farm Advice Service Manager Salary: £46,150 - £47,540 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time, or part time 25+ hours per week.
Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager Based: Hybrid working We are looking for a Land & Farm Advice Service (LFAS) Manager, to lead our expanding team within Future Nature, BBOWT's wholly-owned environmental consultancy.
You'll be at the forefront of promoting nature-friendly and regenerative farming practices, with responsibility for the strategic development and day to day running of the service.
The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust's mission is to create 'more nature everywhere.'
The Land & Farm Advice Service is a critical part of this mission.
We work in partnership with landowners, farmers, local government and community groups, for a greener more sustainable future, by delivering high-quality ecological services, land management advice, and instigating landscape-scale change for the benefit of people and nature.
To find out more about what we do please visit our website page.
What you'll be doing Leading the business development of the LFAS, growing the profile and market share, and building a network of partners, contacts, and clients Estimating, bidding for and winning new contracts in a competitive market Working in partnership with BBOWT to collaborate on opportunities for the Trust to secure funded projects, where a joint approach brings about the best outcomes.
Providing wildlife-friendly land management advice to landholders and farmers, including options available for public and private sources of funding and financial support.
Engage with landowners and farmers, to find and develop opportunities for the consultancy's services, and open doors for The Trust's participation.
Organise and deliver training and networking events.
What we're looking for Experience in delivering environmentally beneficial land management advice to clients Skills in writing and reviewing project proposals, technical reports and management plans Evidence of managing commercial business operations Evidence of leading on project management , from opportunity to client handover, on time and within budget.
Evidence of working with a range of landowners, farmers, and estate managers, with the ability of forming long-term relationships at all levels For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return.
In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you'll also receive Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development To apply for this role, visit our website www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 26/01/2025.
First round interviews will take place online on 30/01/2025 or 04/02/2025 .