Job Description

Do you enjoy working with farmers and other catchment stakeholders to promote sustainable land management practices and increase the adoption of nature-based solutions in the farm environment? Do you have an interest in agriculture, water and the environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as a Farm Environment Adviser.

What you'll do

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As part of a team of Advisers and Catchment Scientists, you will identify risks to water quality and mitigate these risks by working with and advising farmers in nutrient and pesticide-sensitive surface water and groundwater catchments.



You will encourage them to reduce or make more efficient use of nutrients and/or pesticides to remove the need for treatment for these contaminants at our sources and improve the ecological status of local watercourses.



You will gain a thorough understanding of each catchment to enable prioritisation and targeting of catchment management activity.



You will engage with farmers to share water quality, soil and crop data to inform land management decision-making, while also providing advice on the implementation of diffuse pollution mitigation measures, including the design and delivery of nature-based solutions like new wetlands and woodlands.



Additionally, you will signpost towards the most appropriate source of funding to support land management changes that will benefit water quality, including our grant schemes where appropriate.

What you'll need

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You will be:


self-sufficient an excellent communicator confident talking to and dealing with the farming community able to demonstrate experience of working as a farm/environment/catchment adviser, although applications from graduates are also welcome motivated and enthusiastic about sustainable land management.

In addition, you will have:


experience working in the agricultural industry project delivery experience a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, environmental science or a related discipline a FACTS qualification, or the ability to achieve within two years of appointment strong negotiation skills knowledge of sustainable farming practices, especially soil/nutrient/manure management and nature-based solutions knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory processes in agriculture and the water industry experience of agri-environment stewardship schemes strong communication skills, including the ability to write technical notes, newsletters, social media/website content and detailed reports the ability to present compelling arguments to a range of internal and external audiences effective time management skills the ability to work well both in a team and by yourself the ability to work effectively in both an office environment and in the field.

Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a valid UK driving licence.

What you'll receive

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A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A 1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

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YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:


Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.



We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.



If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.