Wet Farming Advisor (Peatland Progress)
Contact details
Enquiries about the role: Lorna.Parker@wildlifebcn.org
Applications to: recruitment@wildlifebcn.org
Working together the two post holders will develop and deliver an events programme making use of a large exhibition trailer built from products which could come from high water table crops. It will be essential to have the confidence to engage with a wide variety of influential people along with a strong knowledge of farming, peat and wetland creation techniques, and with a good understanding of current grant opportunities and developing markets.
The roles will require working flexible hours. As well as planning and delivering the activity programme, it will be essential to evaluate and report on progress.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: Average 40 hours a month on an annualised fixed term contract for 15 months from July 2026. May include weekend and evening working.
- Full Job Description (https://www.wildlifebcn.org/sites/default/files/2026-05/Wet%20Farming%20Advisor%20%28Peatland%20Progress%29%20-%20Job%20Description%20-%20May%202026.pdf)
- Application Form (https://www.wildlifebcn.org/sites/default/files/2026-05/Wet%20Farming%20Advisor%20%28Peatland%20Progress%29%20-%20Application%20form%20-%20May%202026.docx)
- Wildlife Trust BCN Staff Benefits (https://www.wildlifebcn.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Staff%20Benefits%20-%202026.pdf)
Please be aware that following your acceptance of the role you will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment health questionnaire.
See the links on this page to download the job description for the role and an application form. We do not accept CV’s or cover letters.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”