Ffermio Bro Advisor
Penrhyndeudraeth (covering Eryri, Ynys Mon and Pen Llŷn)

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) protects the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

Ffermio Bro: Farming in Designated Landscapes is a new programme to support the protection of landscapes in unique environments that will be launched later this year. Our Designated Landscapes are special and unique places that need to be managed, enhanced, and protected.

We are now looking for two Ffermio Bro Advisors to join us on a full-time and part-time basis, for fixed-term contracts until July 2028.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £36,588 per annum
- 24 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

As a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will co-ordinate the successful delivery of the Ffermio Bro programme, working with local farmers and people involved in the local economy to support our protection and management work.

Engaging with farmers, you will co-ordinate funded projects that have been proposed with farmers and support local priorities, nature recovery and biodiversity. You will ensure landowners can access funding, are supported with applications, and have their activities monitored.

Specifically, your role will involve:

- Identifying potential applicants to the programme
- Providing advice on conservation activities
- Acting as the key point of contact for the national park, farmers, and government agencies
- Leading on advice and conservation, and land management and access
- Signposting applicants to other funding sources
- Supporting the development of projects

About You

To be considered as a Ffermio Bro Advisor, you will need:

- Practical conservation experience
- Experience negotiating and building relationships with farmers and land managers
- An understanding of current agri-environment schemes in Wales
- Knowledge of Eryri National Park’s characteristic habitats and species
- Awareness of issues affecting farmers and rural communities in Wales
- A degree in environment, ecology, agriculture, or land management, or a relevant land-based qualification with experience
- A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 26th January 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Agricultural Project Officer, Conservation Advisor, Conservation Programme Co-ordinator, or Environmental Advisor.

So, if you want to join us as a Ffermio Bro Advisor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.