Wet Farming Delivery Officer

Overview

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire is at an exciting time of expansion at the Great Fen and are looking to grow The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire's team too. As part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Peatland Progress Project, the Wet Farming Delivery Officer (Peatland Progress) will be instrumental in carrying out the practical management and monitoring of wet farming plots (Paludiculture).

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire have a fantastic opportunity to join a small and dedicated team who are delivering the transformation of a landscape at the Great Fen. The oldest, and one of the largest of the Wildlife Trusts living landscapes, is entering a new and exciting phase. Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Funds’ new grant award The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire is restoring farmed arable land to wetland, securing the missing link between two Fenland National Nature Reserves (Holme and Woodwalton Fens). The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire is also demonstrating new wet farming practices which The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire hope will inspire change across farmed peat soils nationally.

The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in delivering day to day practical management of wet farming plots, and assist with established monitoring programmes, as well as liaising with third parties working on sowing, cropping and monitoring activities (such as UKCEH, UEL, commercial partners). Responsibilities will include:

• Site visits and outreach
• Digital engagement and social media activity
• Public speaking and media engagement

The role will require use of the Mobile Inspiration Hub (MIH), a trailer mounted ‘Tiny House’ built partially of materials derived from paludicultural crops. There may also be a requirement to assist in supervision of short term Peatland Progress Youth Internships in years 3 and 4 of the Peatland Progress project.

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire is looking for a motivated and friendly individual who can bring their existing skillset to the team and leap straight into a complicated and exciting programme of activity. They will be an organised self-starter who will relish the challenge. Practical experience and a can-do attitude is a must.

The role could be combined with the Wet Farming Engagement Officer role to create a full-time post, if all criteria can be met. If you wish to apply for both roles please clearly state this on the first page of the application form.

Type of Contract: Fixed Term (Four years)

Hours: 18.75 hours per week. Part Time

Interview Date: 4th & 5th December 2024