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Conservation & Farm Manager

Conservation & Farm Manager

Salary: £24,000-£32,000, commensurate with experience

Applications will be considered from those seeking an assistant role with scope for development

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

 

Job Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Conservation & Farm Manager, who can help the Trust adapt to changing agricultural practices and habitat/conservation management.

You will be responsible for the conservation outputs of the in-hand farms, including the everyday running of farm operations (7,000 acres, 2,000 ewes and 50 cattle) and working alongside the estate shepherds.

 

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Confident in the management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) which covers the majority of our land holdings
  • An excellent communicator, with a positive attitude, able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a commitment to partnership working
  • Qualified in farm management, conservation or land agency
  • Motivated to further our objectives around carbon capture and conservation

 A Job pack is available from our website https://www.elanvalley.org.uk/jobs

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