Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer

🌿 We’re recruiting! Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer

Contract: Fixed term to 30th June 2027 with possibility of extension to December 2027 depending on funding

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £35,570 - £39,481

Location: Based at office in Hexham, travel within the national park and hybrid work from home options.

Help shape the future of farming, forestry and nature recovery in Northumberland National Park.

Do you have a passion for sustainable land management and working collaboratively with farmers, foresters and landowners? Are you ready to help deliver ambitious landscape recovery projects that support nature, rural communities and the future of our uplands?

Northumberland National Park Authority is looking for a Landscape Recovery Farming & Forestry Officer to join our Park Management team.

🌱 What will you be doing?

You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering our Landscape Recovery project by:

• Building strong relationships with farmers, foresters, landowners and project partners.
• Leading farmer meetings and helping shape the future direction of the project.
• Developing farm and forest-specific land management and natural capital plans.
• Supporting knowledge sharing and collaboration across the farming community.
• Coordinating project administration, reporting, risk assessments and grant claims.
• Promoting project activities and showcasing demonstration projects.
• Keeping up to date with emerging land management policies and their implications for farmers and nature recovery.

🌿 What we’re looking for

You’ll bring knowledge of upland land management, farm businesses, current agricultural and environmental policy, and high nature value farming. You’ll also have experience in at least one land management area, such as agriculture, forestry, water management or ecology.

You’ll be a confident communicator and negotiator, with experience of working with farmers and stakeholder groups, managing projects and building effective partnerships.

Experience of fieldwork in an upland environment and knowledge of National Parks and protected areas would be an advantage.

💚 Why join us?

This is an opportunity to make a real contribution to landscape-scale nature recovery while working alongside farmers, land managers and partners to help shape a more sustainable future for our uplands.

If you’re passionate about the countryside, collaborative working and delivering positive change for people and nature, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Interested? Find out more about the project here Hadrian's Wall Wetlands Landscape Recovery project • Northumberland National Park

To apply and see the full job description visit the Northumberland National Park Authority website:

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📅 Closing date: 13th November 2026

📅 Interview date: 23rd November 2026

Northumberland National Park Authority is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.