Job Title: Farmer Engagement Officer
Company: Future Food Solutions Limited
Location: East Yorkshire (with travel across catchments in England)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Overview
The role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven individual at the start of their career, whether you are a recent graduate in a relevant discipline or come from a strong practical farming background, to join the Future Food Solutions team as a Farmer Engagement Officer. You will play a central role in the delivery of our Sustainable Landscapes Programme across multiple water company catchments in England, becoming a trusted face to the farmers on our programmes and providing practical advice, genuine engagement, and consistent support. The role combines field work, data collection, event coordination, and programme development, so no two weeks will look the same.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with farmers across multiple catchments, becoming a credible and dependable point of contact.
* Recruit new farmers into the programme, developing local networks and farmer groups from the ground up.
* Organise and facilitate farmer group meetings, farm walks, and knowledge-sharing events, ensuring they are well-attended, well‑run, and genuinely useful to participants.
* Conduct regular farm visits to support participating farmers and monitor progress.
* Carry out on‑farm data collection as part of structured knowledge programmes, ensuring data is collected accurately and consistently.
* Support the smooth running of on‑farm trials of innovative technologies and regenerative practices, troubleshooting where needed and feeding findings back to the wider team.
* Develop compelling farmer case studies that demonstrate the real‑world impact of the programme on soil health, water quality, and farm profitability.
* Contribute to the development of new programme areas and catchment initiatives, identifying opportunities to grow our reach and impact.
* Work closely with water company partners and other stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are being met.
* Maintain accurate records of farm visits, trial data, soil sampling results, and farmer engagement activity.
* Contribute to programme reports, partner updates, and knowledge hub content.
* Represent Future Food Solutions at agricultural events, shows, and industry gatherings.
Qualifications – Essential
* Degree in agriculture, environmental science, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience with a strong farming background).
* Full, clean UK driving licence.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships quickly and credibly with farmers and industry partners.
* Organised and self‑motivated, able to manage a varied workload across multiple locations.
* Genuine interest in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and sustainable land management.
* Must be willing to travel away from home for periods when required.
Qualifications – Desirable
* A farming background or practical farm experience.
* Familiarity with soil sampling techniques or on‑farm trial methodology.
* Experience of event organisation or community/stakeholder engagement.
* Knowledge of water company catchment management or agri‑environment schemes.
About Us
Future Food Solutions (FFSL) is an East Yorkshire‑based consultancy founded in 2013. We work at the intersection of farming, environmental improvement, and water quality, partnering with farmers, water companies, and food and drink brands to drive practical, lasting change in how land is managed across the UK. Our flagship Sustainable Landscapes Programme is delivered in partnership with Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, and Anglian Water, bringing together groups of forward‑thinking farmers to explore regenerative practices that improve soil health, water quality, and farm profitability simultaneously. The programme now spans over 80,000 hectares in Yorkshire alone, and farmers in our programme stay engaged because it genuinely works for their businesses, not just for the environment.
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