Assistant Land Use

We're creating a new team of farming and nature advisors to help us achieve our ambitions for nature recovery, carbon sequestration and climate adaptation through sustainable land management. Our vision is for landscapes with more nature, accessible to more people and addressing the climate crisis.

This is a fixed‐term contract that will end when the postholder returns to the role. The duration is unlikely to be more than nine months.

This is a part‐time opportunity offering 24.5 hours a week.

The role operates across the whole of Wales, with an initial focus in Eryri. A key part is supporting our farm tenants and commoners to identify and implement opportunities to reduce carbon footprints, using carbon‐auditing tools and encouraging practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery.

What it's like to work hereYou'll work as part of National Trust Cymru's Land and Nature specialist delivery team; this is a flexible resource that provides land and nature expertise where required across Wales. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including climate advisors and land and nature delivery advisors, you'll be working with others to help make things happen to deliver sustainable land management.

What you'll be doingA key part of the role will be building strong working relationships with our farm tenants and commoners. You will help them identify and implement opportunities for reducing carbon footprints, including the use of carbon‐auditing tools and practices that support climate change mitigation and nature recovery.

For our land management in‐hand, you'll provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with agricultural regulations and cross‐compliance standards, helping to manage risk and uphold best practice.

You'll also play a vital role in assisting the administration and delivery of internally held agri‐environmental schemes, helping property colleagues understand scheme requirements, using Rural Payments Wales online and maintaining accurate records to optimise scheme outcomes.

Who we're looking for

Strong understanding of cross‐compliance (GAEC + SMR) and up‐to‐date knowledge of agriculture policy and grant schemes in Wales.

Good understanding of the different conservation farming and land management systems and confidence in providing advice.

Experience or willingness to learn how to undertake carbon audits on tenant farms.

Up‐to‐date understanding and practical experience of developing environmental land management schemes.

Experience in using GIS (e.g., LandApp, ArcGIS) and data‐management systems.

A champion of inclusion, who helps support everyone to feel welcome.

Effective teamwork experience, with the ability to work independently and prioritise work schedule.

Excellent communication skills, able to build good working relationships particularly with partners, farmers and land managers.

The package

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10 % basic salary.

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18).

Rental deposit loan scheme.

Season ticket loan.

EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria).

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible.

Employee assistance programme.

Free parking at most Trust places.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

National Trust placeEryri, LL48 6LF

Documents

Cynorthwyydd y Partner Cyflawni Adfer Natur a Defnydd Tir -

Assistant Land Use Nature Delivery Partner FTC Mat

Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner - Grade 7.pdf

RequirementsCompliance. Eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional informationClosing Date: 15 March 2026

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we'll prioritise applications from National Trust employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.

If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on or email us at

If you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on or email us at and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment process to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early.

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