Norfolk Rivers Trust
Sustainable Agriculture Officer
Purpose: The aim of this role is to help businesses develop solutions to meet the target of sourcing fresh food from areas with sustainable water management. The Courtauld 2030 initiative will work collaboratively with other initiatives that are operating across Norfolk and the Cam & Ely Ouse river catchments, acting as a catalyst for system changes that support growers and producers in their move towards regenerative farming practices. The role will be a key resource to share knowledge and engage with the whole supply chain, from the growers and producers through to the retailers and customers.
Norfolk Rivers Trust’s Water Sensitive Farming work will engage with retailers and businesses that have signed up to address these issues through Courtauld 2030 and other initiatives, including a direct partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, and corporate partnerships with WWF (including Tesco, Carlsberg, John Lewis, Aviva, AirWick and Finish).
Principal Responsibilities
- Engage and collaborate with key supply chains to improve water use efficiency and sustainable production.
- Identify and develop bespoke solutions to tackle water risks to agri-food businesses.
- Provide targeted farm advice across key sectors to deliver practical on-farm measures that protect soils, improve water retention and infiltration.
- Communicate wider biodiversity and improve the resilience to the water environment by implementing Nature-based solutions.
- Lead the water stewardship board with external stakeholders to develop policy, showcase private sector engagement and improve wider water security.
- Development of tools to improve understanding of water risks and solutions – amongst growers, producer orgs and retailers.
- Leverage in additional funding from WRAP signatories and other businesses or funds.
Education
- Minimum HND/FdSc/BSc or other relevant experience.
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working with agri-businesses and or food/drink supply chains.
- Understanding of hydrology and risks to water resources in the East of England.
- Knowledge of agri-business, production methods and industry drivers.
- Experience of industry accreditation and/or stewardship schemes is desirable.
- Experience of using GIS is desirable.
For more information and to apply: https://www.countryside-jobs.com/job/nov23/sustainable-agriculture-officer-norfolk-rivers-trust-1310-4