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Farm Advisor – Green Finance FINCH
£13,034 and £17,378.67 (FTE £32,585 per annum) + 7% pension contribution8 Months Fixed Term ContractPart Time – 21 (0.6) – 28 hours (0.8) hours per week
This is initially a fixed-term role, with the possibility of extension subject to the continued development, funding and success of the Land Management Advice Service
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has secured funding from Natural England to explore how private finance and new farm-based business opportunities can help reduce environmental pressures on the River Clun Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and inform a possible future Protected Site Strategy (PSS) for the area. This project is known as FINCH (Facilitating Investment in Natural Clun Habitats).
What you will be doing:
This exciting role involves managing the day-to-day delivery of the FINCH project, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with participating farmers and external consultants, and ensuring all work is delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and reporting standards.
You will play a key role in facilitating learning and deepening understanding of emerging nature markets, engaging a wide range of audiences including farmers, landowners, colleagues and partners. A central aspect of the role is building and maintaining positive relationships with farmers and landowners to support wildlife friendly farming, habitat creation and maintenance and to encourage land use change where appropriate. You will also provide land management and farm advice, taking practical action across a range of settings to benefit different habitats including riparian corridors and river systems.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to the ongoing development of Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Land Management Advisory Service, help identify and engage new clients and strengthen support for nature-friendly farming practices. You will also support the development and implementation of systems for evaluation and feedback from landowners and farm managers.
In addition, the role involves delivering practical on-farm measures through third-party funding, supporting farm businesses to access government and environmental assurance schemes and undertaking farm surveys and whole-farm planning focused on the delivery of environmental goods.
What you will bring:
A degree in Agriculture or a related countryside discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Project management experience, with a track record of delivering projects to agreed timescales, budgets and outcomes.
Experience providing agricultural advice and management support, including knowledge of Government grant schemes and emerging Nature Finance Markets.
Experience in delivering environmental and wildlife sensitive farm surveys and whole farm management plans.
Willingness to travel across the county to engage with farmers, landowners and colleagues as required.
Excellent communication skills, supported by strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office functions such as Word, Excel, Outlook, email and the internet.
Full current UK driving licence.
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us – benefits we offer:
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
Salary sacrifice benefits
Life assurance
Generous pension – company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
Enhanced Sick Pay
Flexible working policy
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts
Employee away days
Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
Coaching
Support with training and development to assist career progression
Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire’s wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Closing date 12noon on 21st May 2026.Interviews will be held on 1st June 2026.
