Farm Environment Advisor

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

What you'll do

As part of a team of Catchment Advisors and Scientists, you will identify risks to water quality. 

By working with farmers in groundwater and surface water catchments, you will help to reduce these risks and the need for treatment for contaminants at our sources, also improving the ecological status of local watercourses.

You will engage with farmers and share water quality, soil and crop data to inform their land management decisions and encourage them to make more efficient use of nutrients and pesticides.

You will provide advice on the implementation of diffuse pollution mitigation measures and signpost them towards the most appropriate source of funding, including our own grant schemes.

What you'll need

You will be:

• able to work independently and as part of a team
• able to work effectively in the field and in an office environment
• an excellent communicator
• confident talking to and dealing with the farming community
• able to demonstrate experience of working as a Farm, Environment or Catchment Advisor or Agronomist, although applications from graduates are also welcome
• motivated and enthusiastic about sustainable land management.

In addition, you will have:

• a relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in agriculture, environmental science or a related discipline
• a FACTS qualification, or the ability to achieve this within two years of appointment
• 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
• knowledge of agri-environment stewardship schemes
• good IT skills
• strong communication skills, including the ability to write technical notes, newsletters, social media, website content and detailed reports
• effective time management skills
• some knowledge of or experience using nutrient accounting tools and delivering projects
• a valid UK driving licence.

What you'll receive

• 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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

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.