Responsibilities
* Evaluate and understand environmental priorities for CSF within the specified catchment(s), using national data validated locally.
* Work in priority areas to develop and lead specific CSF training, information and advice campaigns for farmers and landowners. Give bespoke advice on‑farm to farmers and organise and deliver, with the aid of specialists, further advice, group events and workshops.
* Work with farmers to identify key pollution issues on farm and relevant practical solutions. Support farmers and landowners to take action to achieve change on farm leading to improvements for nature.
* Communicate, advocate, and promote CSF activity with Natural England, Environment Agency and Forestry Commission colleagues and externally with farmers, land managers and partners.
* Work with NE colleagues and partners, such as water companies and catchment partnerships, to deliver a joined‑up approach including developing formal partnerships where appropriate.
* Drive delivery via a range of tools including specialist training and advice (own or procured through contractors) and using incentives such as Capital Grants, SFI, FETF etc.
* Utilise Environment Land Management Schemes (ELM) by advising farmers on suitable land management options and/or capital items and giving advice on water and air quality options/items in Higher Tier applications. Offer general advice on other CS options such as those addressing biodiversity and/or signpost applicants to additional advice from other sources where targeting overlaps.
* Support Defra's Sustainable Slurry Management programme including offering advice to Slurry Infrastructure Grant applicants.
* Work with the Environment Training and Facilitation Framework (ETAFF) Contract Manager to provide timely information for tenders for group events and farm advice. Conduct quality control to agreed processes and deadlines.
* Record interactions and advice given. Monitor the effectiveness of engagement with farmers and landowners.
* Understand the relevant Diffuse Water Pollution Plan(s) and Shared Nitrogen Action Plan(s) and incorporate into CSF plans where appropriate.
Additional responsibilities
* Frequent farm and site visits, and partnership working are required. The post holder will be required as part of regular, day‑to‑day work to visit farms and walk over fields and around farm buildings within the geography of the relevant area. Sometimes this may be in inclement weather conditions.
* It is essential that the post holder has a current, valid, full UK driving licence and is willing to drive. Some national travel may be required, which might involve overnight stays.
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