Farm Officer
Quick answer
South West Peatland Partnership is hiring a full-time Farm Officer in Okehampton, Devon, paying £33,000 - £35,000 per annum, to engage farmers and landowners in peatland restoration and sustainable land management.
- Role
- Farm Officer
- Organization
- South West Peatland Partnership
- Location
- Okehampton, Devon
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £33,000 - £35,000 pa
- Category
- Other
The role
The Farm Officer role involves working with farmers, landowners, and rural stakeholders to restore and protect peatlands in the South West, focusing on agri-environment schemes and sustainable land management.
What you'll do
- Provide advice on agri-environment schemes, grazing management and sustainable land use
- Support and guide farmers through applications for schemes such as Countryside Stewardship, ELMS and other environmental funding opportunities
- Build strong relationships with farmers, landowners, agents and rural interest groups
- Deliver site visits, workshops and engagement events across the South West
- Work collaboratively with restoration and monitoring specialists to assess the impact of peatland restoration on farming systems
- Collect and record project data using GIS mapping tools and LandApp
What it takes
- A degree in Agriculture or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience working within agriculture, environmental land management or conservation
- A strong understanding of upland farming systems and agri-environment schemes
- Experience advising farmers, landowners or rural businesses
- Knowledge of peatland, wetland or upland habitat management
- Experience preparing and delivering Higher Tier scheme applications
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays, discretionary bonus, competitive contributory pension, share-save scheme, health benefits & wellbeing support programmes, group discounts, cycle to work scheme, financial support services, development and training opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Okehampton, Devon.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £33,000 - £35,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in Agriculture or a related discipline, experience working within agriculture, environmental land management or conservation, and a strong understanding of upland farming systems and agri-environment schemes.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 26th October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office with regular travel throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
How to apply
Apply directly on South West Peatland Partnership's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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