National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
Brecon, Powys
Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner 30,966 pa Permanent or Fixed Term f/t or p/t (until 28/02/26) Brecon 148 mi from London NEW Posted 2nd Mar Ends: Mar 15th Ref: IRC171700 Summary We're looking to recruit a new team of Farming and Nature Advisors to help us deliver our ambitions for nature recovery, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptation through sustainable land management. Our vision is for landscapes rich in wildlife, accessible to more people, and playing an active role in addressing the climate crisis. If you'd like to help make this happen, we'd be delighted to hear from you. We have two opportunities available: one full time permanent role and one part time role (30 hours per week). We'll discuss preferences later in the process, but the roles are as follows: Role 1 - Mid and South Wales Based at our Mid and South Wales estate office in Libanus, Brecon, this role covers the wider South Wales area. It also includes dedicated days focused specifically on managing our farmland estate at Dolaucothi in Carmarthenshire. Role 2 - South Wales - Primary Focus Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. A South Wales role but with the primary focus being the Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion property groups. The role will be to support General managers and property teams in delivering the National Trusts Nature Strategy. This is a part time role (30hrs per week). What it's like to work here You'll work as part of National Trust Cymru's Land and Nature specialist delivery team; this is a flexible resource that provides land and nature expertise where required pan Wales. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including climate advisors and land and nature delivery advisors, you'll be working with others to help make things happen to deliver sustainable land management. What you'll be doing You'll support our regional Land and Nature delivery team, in delivering high-quality sustainable land management advice across our properties to champion nature recovery and deliver land management plans. A key part of both roles will be building strong working relationships with our farm tenants and commoners, although each role will have a primary focus or key geographic location. For our land management in-hand, you'll provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and cross compliance standards, helping to manage risk and uphold best practice. You'll also play a vital role in the assistance of administration and delivery of internally held agri-environmental schemes helping property colleagues understand scheme requirements, using Rural Payments Wales online and maintaining accurate records and optimise scheme outcomes. For our nature focussed role, you'll be providing high quality nature conservation advice, primarily to site managers and our property teams. Using your expertise in habitat assessment you'll help others understand the ecological significance of our land and support, train and mentor in delivering our Restore Nature goals. You'll also provide clear and sound advice on a wide range of nature conservation matters, including habitat management and creation and management planning to facilitate and guide standard processes on properties. Who we're looking for have a strong understanding of cross compliance (GAEC + SMR) and up-to-date knowledge of agriculture policy and grant schemes in Wales able to demonstrate a good understanding of the different conservation farming and land management systems and be confident in providing advice. experience in using GIS (e.g., LandApp, ArcGIS) and data management systems experience and strong understanding of ecology and conservation land management knowledge of habitat restoration including woodland management, upland common lands and/or peatland restoration up-to-date knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation (protected species and sites), policy and grant schemes. relevant skills and experience of undertaking ecological monitoring and surveys (good plant ID an advantage) good written and verbal communication skills including ability to write concise and coherent reports. experience of effective teamwork, alongside ability to work independently and prioritise work schedule. an effective communicator, able to build good working relationships particularly with partners, farmers and land managers a champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. National Trust place Mid and SE Wales, Dan Y Gyrn, Blaenglyn Farm, Brecon, LD3 8NF Documents Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner - Grade 7.pdf Cynorthwyydd y Partner Cyflawni Adfer Natur a Defnydd Tir - G7 (2).pdf Assistant Land Use Nature Delivery Partners - Perm_wel.docx Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 15 March 2026 Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here . Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner 30,966 pa Permanent or Fixed Term f/t or p/t (until 28/02/26) Brecon 148 mi from London NEW Posted 2nd Mar Ends: Mar 15th Ref: IRC171700 Summary We're looking to recruit a new team of Farming and Nature Advisors to help us deliver our ambitions for nature recovery, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptation through sustainable land management. Our vision is for landscapes rich in wildlife, accessible to more people, and playing an active role in addressing the climate crisis. If you'd like to help make this happen, we'd be delighted to hear from you. We have two opportunities available: one full time permanent role and one part time role (30 hours per week). We'll discuss preferences later in the process, but the roles are as follows: Role 1 - Mid and South Wales Based at our Mid and South Wales estate office in Libanus, Brecon, this role covers the wider South Wales area. It also includes dedicated days focused specifically on managing our farmland estate at Dolaucothi in Carmarthenshire. Role 2 - South Wales - Primary Focus Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. A South Wales role but with the primary focus being the Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion property groups. The role will be to support General managers and property teams in delivering the National Trusts Nature Strategy. This is a part time role (30hrs per week). What it's like to work here You'll work as part of National Trust Cymru's Land and Nature specialist delivery team; this is a flexible resource that provides land and nature expertise where required pan Wales. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including climate advisors and land and nature delivery advisors, you'll be working with others to help make things happen to deliver sustainable land management. What you'll be doing You'll support our regional Land and Nature delivery team, in delivering high-quality sustainable land management advice across our properties to champion nature recovery and deliver land management plans. A key part of both roles will be building strong working relationships with our farm tenants and commoners, although each role will have a primary focus or key geographic location. For our land management in-hand, you'll provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and cross compliance standards, helping to manage risk and uphold best practice. You'll also play a vital role in the assistance of administration and delivery of internally held agri-environmental schemes helping property colleagues understand scheme requirements, using Rural Payments Wales online and maintaining accurate records and optimise scheme outcomes. For our nature focussed role, you'll be providing high quality nature conservation advice, primarily to site managers and our property teams. Using your expertise in habitat assessment you'll help others understand the ecological significance of our land and support, train and mentor in delivering our Restore Nature goals. You'll also provide clear and sound advice on a wide range of nature conservation matters, including habitat management and creation and management planning to facilitate and guide standard processes on properties. Who we're looking for have a strong understanding of cross compliance (GAEC + SMR) and up-to-date knowledge of agriculture policy and grant schemes in Wales able to demonstrate a good understanding of the different conservation farming and land management systems and be confident in providing advice. experience in using GIS (e.g., LandApp, ArcGIS) and data management systems experience and strong understanding of ecology and conservation land management knowledge of habitat restoration including woodland management, upland common lands and/or peatland restoration up-to-date knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation (protected species and sites), policy and grant schemes. relevant skills and experience of undertaking ecological monitoring and surveys (good plant ID an advantage) good written and verbal communication skills including ability to write concise and coherent reports. experience of effective teamwork, alongside ability to work independently and prioritise work schedule. an effective communicator, able to build good working relationships particularly with partners, farmers and land managers a champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. National Trust place Mid and SE Wales, Dan Y Gyrn, Blaenglyn Farm, Brecon, LD3 8NF Documents Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner - Grade 7.pdf Cynorthwyydd y Partner Cyflawni Adfer Natur a Defnydd Tir - G7 (2).pdf Assistant Land Use Nature Delivery Partners - Perm_wel.docx Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to Work in the UK Additional information Closing Date: 15 March 2026 Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here . Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
We're creating a new team of farming and nature advisors to help us achieve our ambitions for nature recovery, carbon sequestration and climate adaptation through sustainable land management. Our vision is for landscapes with more nature, accessible to more people and addressing the climate crisis. This is a fixed term contract that will end when the postholder returns to the role. The duration is unlikely to be more than nine months. This is a part time opportunity offering 24.5 hours a week. The role operates across the whole of Wales, with an initial focus in Eryri. A key part is supporting our farm tenants and commoners to identify and implement opportunities to reduce carbon footprints, using carbon auditing tools and encouraging practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery. What it's like to work here You'll work as part of National Trust Cymru's Land and Nature specialist delivery team; this is a flexible resource that provides land and nature expertise where required across Wales. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including climate advisors and land and nature delivery advisors, you'll be working with others to help make things happen to deliver sustainable land management. What you'll be doing A key part of the role will be building strong working relationships with our farm tenants and commoners. You will help them identify and implement opportunities for reducing carbon footprints, including the use of carbon auditing tools and practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery. For our land management in hand, you'll provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and cross compliance standards, helping to manage risk and uphold best practice. You'll also play a vital role in assisting the administration and delivery of internally held agri environmental schemes, helping property colleagues understand scheme requirements, using Rural Payments Wales online and maintaining accurate records to optimise scheme outcomes. Who we're looking for Strong understanding of cross compliance (GAEC + SMR) and up to date knowledge of agriculture policy and grant schemes in Wales. Good understanding of the different conservation farming and land management systems and confidence in providing advice. Experience or willingness to learn how to undertake carbon audits on tenant farms. Up to date understanding and practical experience of developing environmental land management schemes. Experience in using GIS (e.g., LandApp, ArcGIS) and data management systems. A champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome. Effective teamwork experience, with the ability to work independently and prioritise work schedule. Excellent communication skills, able to build good working relationships particularly with partners, farmers and land managers. The package Substantial pension scheme of up to 10 % basic salary. Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18). Rental deposit loan scheme. Season ticket loan. EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria). Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts. Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible. Employee assistance programme. Free parking at most Trust places. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. National Trust place Eryri, LL48 6LF Documents Cynorthwyydd y Partner Cyflawni Adfer Natur a Defnydd Tir - G7.pdf Assistant Land Use Nature Delivery Partner FTC Mat Cov_wel.docx Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner - Grade 7.pdf Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to work in the UK. Additional information Closing Date: 15 March 2026 Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at . If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.
We're creating a new team of farming and nature advisors to help us achieve our ambitions for nature recovery, carbon sequestration and climate adaptation through sustainable land management. Our vision is for landscapes with more nature, accessible to more people and addressing the climate crisis. This is a fixed term contract that will end when the postholder returns to the role. The duration is unlikely to be more than nine months. This is a part time opportunity offering 24.5 hours a week. The role operates across the whole of Wales, with an initial focus in Eryri. A key part is supporting our farm tenants and commoners to identify and implement opportunities to reduce carbon footprints, using carbon auditing tools and encouraging practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery. What it's like to work here You'll work as part of National Trust Cymru's Land and Nature specialist delivery team; this is a flexible resource that provides land and nature expertise where required across Wales. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including climate advisors and land and nature delivery advisors, you'll be working with others to help make things happen to deliver sustainable land management. What you'll be doing A key part of the role will be building strong working relationships with our farm tenants and commoners. You will help them identify and implement opportunities for reducing carbon footprints, including the use of carbon auditing tools and practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery. For our land management in hand, you'll provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and cross compliance standards, helping to manage risk and uphold best practice. You'll also play a vital role in assisting the administration and delivery of internally held agri environmental schemes, helping property colleagues understand scheme requirements, using Rural Payments Wales online and maintaining accurate records to optimise scheme outcomes. Who we're looking for Strong understanding of cross compliance (GAEC + SMR) and up to date knowledge of agriculture policy and grant schemes in Wales. Good understanding of the different conservation farming and land management systems and confidence in providing advice. Experience or willingness to learn how to undertake carbon audits on tenant farms. Up to date understanding and practical experience of developing environmental land management schemes. Experience in using GIS (e.g., LandApp, ArcGIS) and data management systems. A champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome. Effective teamwork experience, with the ability to work independently and prioritise work schedule. Excellent communication skills, able to build good working relationships particularly with partners, farmers and land managers. The package Substantial pension scheme of up to 10 % basic salary. Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18). Rental deposit loan scheme. Season ticket loan. EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria). Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts. Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible. Employee assistance programme. Free parking at most Trust places. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. National Trust place Eryri, LL48 6LF Documents Cynorthwyydd y Partner Cyflawni Adfer Natur a Defnydd Tir - G7.pdf Assistant Land Use Nature Delivery Partner FTC Mat Cov_wel.docx Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner - Grade 7.pdf Requirements Compliance. Eligibility to work in the UK. Additional information Closing Date: 15 March 2026 Important notice In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page. If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at . If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page. Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.