Location
Hybrid working: remote plus Wessex Rivers Trust Head Office in Salisbury or Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Head Office in Devizes (one post per organisation)

Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£33,000 per annum

About the Role
Wessex Rivers Trust and Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are collaborating to deliver farm and water advice across the Hampshire Avon river catchment, an area renowned for its flower-rich chalk downland, crystal clear chalk streams, and New Forest heaths and woodland. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to shape a new multi-year programme aimed at protecting and enhancing these special rivers and landscapes. As an experienced farm and water adviser, you will work closely with your counterpart and a wide range of stakeholders to identify, develop, and deliver projects that achieve tangible outcomes for these iconic chalk streams and their wildlife. You will report to the Head of Freshwater (Wiltshire Wildlife Trust) or the Catchment Programme Manager (Wessex Rivers Trust) and be part of a dedicated team committed to environmental conservation and sustainable land management. The contract is funded for five years, with a six-month probationary period.

Experience
Proven experience in farm and water advice, project development, and delivery within environmental or conservation contexts is essential. Experience working with multiple stakeholders and delivering practical outcomes for river catchments is highly desirable.

About you
You are passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable land management, with strong communication and partnership-building skills. You are motivated to work collaboratively across organisations and with landowners to achieve positive environmental impacts. You are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, ecology, agriculture, or a related field is preferred. Additional training or qualifications in catchment management, water quality, or farm advisory roles would be advantageous.