Community and Farm Biodiversity Co-ordinator

19 hours ago


Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom Common Flora Full time

£18 to £25 per hour gross, depending on experience. Starting at 8 hours per week and rising to 16

hours per week from September 2026. More hours and longer term might become possible over

time. The job is based in a rural area of Devon close to Totnes.

GENERAL BACKGROUND STATEMENT

The overall outcomes will enhance the wellbeing of local farmers and vulnerable communities in

South Devon, while raising awareness of the crucial role farms play in addressing the biodiversity and

climate crises.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  1. Engage directly with farmers to provide advice on farm-wide biodiversity enhancements,

climate positive farming and regenerative farming practices to support nature.

  1. Carry out on-farm research into the impacts of biodiversity, regenerative and climate positive

farming practices.

    1. Data analysis, interpretation, report writing and presentation.

Work collaboratively with farmers to co-design the implementation of nature friendly

farming practices on their farms.

  1. Support connection to nature on farms by engaging citizen scientists, younger people and

others in on-farm biodiversity events.

  1. Liaise with others to develop scalable methods of farm biodiversity monitoring, attending

workshops, webinars and knowledge sharing events regionally and nationally.

  1. Promote the work of the project by attending events and promoting farms as important

places for taking positive action on the climate and biodiversity crises.

    1. Support farmer-to-farmer networking and knowledge sharing.

Take part in Common Flora events and activities with a variety of community groups.

  1. Undertake training as required.

  2. Undertake other jobs as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Degree Level or above, Ecology or ConservationExperience in designing and carrying out a range of biodiversity surveys, including data analysis and

interpretation of results.

Effective communication with a wide range of audiences.

Qualifications/experience in running outdoor/on-farm activities

Report writing.

Flexible and positive attitude to work and a strong commitment to the project aims.

Access to own transport

DESIRABLE

Significant qualifications (min Level 3) and/or experience (min 3 years ) in regenerative agriculture

and ecology.

Knowledge of the DEFRA payments to farmers.

Evidenced experience of working with farmers.

Evidenced experience of working with vulnerable people.

Experience in leading accessible on-farm activities.

Experience in carrying out on-farm research.

Experience in bid writing.

Experience in strategic thinking and planning.

Current DBS and/or Outdoor First Aid


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