Ffermio Bro Advisor
National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the Park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

Ffermio Bro: Farming in Designated Landscapes is a new programme to support the protection of landscapes in unique environments that will be launched later this year. Our Designated Landscapes are special and unique places that need to be managed, enhanced, and protected.

We are now looking for a Ffermio Bro Advisor to join us on a fixed-term basis, initially until May 2028, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. We will consider full and part-time hours.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £35,570 - £41,177 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- The potential for hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- 360 Wellbeing App, including GP access, mental health support, and fitness resources
- Discounts and financial support programs
- The chance to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty

The Role

As a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will deliver the Ffermio Bro Programme, helping farmers and landowners access funding for conservation and nature recovery projects across Eryri National Park.

You'll provide specialist conservation advice, identify potential applicants and guide them through the funding process, supporting projects that protect biodiversity and enhance the landscape.

Working with partner organisations to assess applications, you will also monitor funded projects and support programme delivery.

Additionally, you will:

- Prepare reports and recommendations for the Ffermio Bro Assessment Panel
- Encourage group applications and signpost to other funding opportunities
- Monitor project progress and compliance with funding conditions
- Prepare financial claims and supporting evidence
- Contribute to programme evaluations and reporting
- Undertake regular travel across the National Park, including to remote locations

About You

To be considered as a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will need:

- The ability to communicate in Welsh and English
- Practical conservation experience, including land management advice and habitat assessments
- Experience working with farmers and land managers on conservation projects
- Knowledge of Welsh agri-environment schemes, Eryri's habitats and conservation practices
- An understanding of farming businesses and rural communities
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Strong IT, organisational and time management skills
- A relevant environmental, ecological, agricultural or land management qualification, or significant relevant experience
- A full driving licence and the ability to travel to sites, including over rough terrain

This role will involve working outside normal office hours occasionally.

Other organisations may call this role Agri-Environment Advisor, Farm Conservation Advisor, Agricultural Environment Advisor, Land Management Advisor, Conservation Advisor, Countryside Advisor, or Farm Environment Advisor.

So, if you want to join us as a Ffermio Bro Advisor and help support farming and nature recovery across Eryri National Park, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.