Farm Cluster Facilitator

Salary: £30,000 - £32,500 per annum (Banding Level 3)
Contract: Fixed term - 2 Years, with scope for future extension
Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar (Opportunity for hybrid working)

Somerset Wildlife Trust is the only organisation uniquely focused on improving the natural environment of Somerset for the benefit of wildlife and people. We protect, and lead the recovery of Somerset’s stunning, diverse, and important natural environment, making the case for nature to the public and politicians.

Could you further develop the existing farm cluster to create a long-term sustainable nature recovery network across Mendip and into surrounding landscapes?

A key focus of the role over the next 2 years will be on expanding the cluster and developing a plan with members to enable entry into a Landscape Recovery Project that would secure long-term funding and nature recovery.

The Farm Cluster Facilitator will

• provide facilitation of the successful Mendip Hills Farm Cluster and work with the cluster members to enable nature recovery and continued sustainable farming.
• maintain and expand the good reputation within Mendip (farming) communities, the national landscape, and adjoining farm clusters and local authorities.
• develop this network to be one that supports long term investment that enables farmers and land managers to deliver nature recovery and sustainable farming at scale with healthy resources and financial security.

The aim is to expand on the existing farm cluster network, and using a phased approach, move land managers to the space to enter ELMS (Defra Environmental Land Management Schemes) Landscape Recovery within the next three years, thereby supporting delivery of long term 30 x 30 targets to be met by the creation and delivery of ELMS Landscape Recovery schemes in the target landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Farm Cluster over the next three to five years and preparation for ELMS Landscape Recovery delivery
• Facilitate ongoing group running, project guidance, and a programme of workshops
• Connecting the Mendip Hills farm cluster landscape to wider projects, Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves and land holdings

This role will also be involved in supporting and delivering Land Management Advice when required in our work with farmers, the farming community, and other land managers to encourage nature and climate-friendly land management across Somerset.

We offer some fantastic benefits.

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026

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