Brecon Beacons National Park Authority

USK CATCHMENT PARTNERSHIP FARMER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Location: Brecon Salary : GRADE 8 £36,363 - £39,152 Vacancy Type: Fixed term contract - 12 MONTHS Closing Date: 8th June 2026 Interview Date: 18th June 2026 Job Purpose We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Farmer Engagement Officer to support farmer engagement across the Usk catchment, helping farmers to identify Nature-based Solutions (NbS), to develop the skills and knowledge to apply for the necessary permissions required to develop these solutions across their farms, and identifying funding sources to support implementation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Liaising with National Park Authority colleagues to identify and confirm farmers who require advice and guidance on permissions for NbS activities funded through Ffermio Bro, and other funding sources Undertaking farm visits alongside Ffermio Bro colleagues to understand the types of NbS activities farmers wish to undertake in order to determine the permissions required for the work Mapping & calculating the extent of NbS which is possible across the catchment and the funding required to implement Working with the Head of Natural Capital and the fundraising section to enable them to seek out the funding required to ensure successful implementation. Helping farmers to develop the skills and knowledge to apply for the necessary permissions required to develop NbS across their farms Working with internal planning colleagues and external consenting authorities to pilot streamlined, consistent processes for permissions to facilitate farmers to install NbS on their land Working with Ffermio Bro officers and partners across the Usk Catchment Partnership to develop farmer cluster groups and increase farmer engagement to encourage more nature-friendly farming within the catchment Working with the Project Manager to develop the farmer sub-group of the catchment partnership, ensuring members work collaboratively to deliver high quality guidance on farming matters to the Usk Catchment Partnership Please note: For a full list of the job description, skills and requirements, click the link below. Qualifications: A degree level qualification in an environment, ecology, agricultural or land management-related subject, or a qualification in an agricultural or land-based subject or significant experience which the applicant can show is directly related to the duties of the post Knowledge of: Current agri-environment programmes in Wales and emerging opportunities through the Sustainable Farming Scheme Issues affecting farmers and rural communities in Wales Skills: Ability and willingness to negotiate and build relationships with farmers, land managers, and partner organisations to support collaboration to deliver on nature recovery Experience in supporting farm clusters or partnerships Experience in applying for permissions in relation to NbS projects Good knowledge and skills in the use, analyse, manipulation and building of ecological and land management GIS software and other data. Welsh language Level 1 Essential Criteria Full driving licence Ability and willingness to travel to sites and destinations to fulfil the requirements of the post, including across Wales and Britain to training and other events Ability and willingness to work alone in the countryside An understanding of ecosystems and nature recovery Knowledge of the characteristic habitats and species of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Ability to identify broad habitat types and indicator species across a range of taxa as part of habitat assessment Welsh Language: Level 2 Note on Welsh Language Requirement Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. (url removed)>

Corporate Partnerships Manager Location: Brecon Salary: Grade 9 £39,152 - £41,771 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Hours: 37 per week Closing Date: 12 June 2026 Interview Date: 30 June 2026 Job Purpose To develop a structured and co-ordinated approach for the Authority s corporate undraising and partnership activities which includes the development of grants, fundraising campaigns and partnerships to support the delivery of Dyfodol y Bannau management plan . To maximise the take up of grant and funding opportunities (within ethical guidelines) in support of National Park Authority activity and secure tangible benefits. The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to income diversification. MAIN DUTIES To actively research corporate funding and partnerships which the Authority could pursue, with priority being given to the significant opportunities that align with BBNPA and its partners priorities to achieve Y Bannau Missions To develop and implement a plan which delivers on the work of the Corporate Fundraising Strategy and produces an approach to mounting successful income diversification To have responsibility for co-ordinating and mobilising resources with corporate partners and to work with relevant Managers to produce project plans for each opportunity To agree Lead Officer roles with relevant Managers for specific grant applications/ funding opportunities As Lead Officer, to secure Projects and Programme Board approval to proceed as necessary, and formal funding applications in time and to ensure that they have been signed off by the relevant managers To keep relevant colleagues and their managers fully appraised of the progress of projects which could affect them If a bid is successful - to hand over the project in full to the relevant manager to deliver including ensuring they are appraised of all reporting requirements Monitor fundraising activity and produce an annual report on progress including all funds raised and those likely to come in To agree and oversee account management relationships including identifying who should lead for which client and ensuring that account plans are prepared and delivered, including organising a programme of contact visits as required as well as any member involvement To maintain and nurture existing partnership relationships and explore funding avenues from corporates such as sponsorships, funding campaigns, employee giving, cause marketing and natural capital investments To develop a system and procedures for recording all grants and funding received, from whatever source, including contact details, and contact history Work closely with Finance, Communications and Senior Managers across the Directorate for Nature Recovery and Climate Change and the Planning and Place Directorate to ensure funding opportunities are coordinated with supporting teams Represent the Authority and operate professionally in accordance with the Authority s core values and behaviour Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Chief Executive Person Specification Essential Criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant discipline Proven experience of corporate fund-raising work and partnerships, delivery of successful grant applications and/or account management An ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders, partners, and influential decision makers Experience of researching a wide range of potential funding sources Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines Ability to be flexible, approachable, and solution-focussed Willingness and ability to give creative presentations to a variety of audiences Ability to negotiate and to close a deal Experience of budget management and procurement Excellent IT skills Full driving licence Knowledge of relevant Equal Opportunity issues Welsh Language Level 1 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Natural Capital Developments Manager Location: Brecon Salary: Grade 9 £39,152 - £41,771 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months Hours: 37 per week Closing Date: 12 June 2026 Interview Date: 30 June 2026 Job Purpose To develop a structured and co-ordinated approach for the Authority s research pipeline and development of natural capital and nature finance activities that supports the delivery of Dyfodol y Bannau management plan. To maximise the take up of nature finance opportunities (within ethical guidelines) in support of National Park Authority activity and secure tangible benefits, sharing learnings with others through the development of a community of practice. The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to income diversification. MAIN DUTIES To actively research nature finance sources which the Authority could pursue, with priority being given to the significant opportunities that align with BBNPA and its partners priorities to achieve Y Bannau Missions. This could include but not limited to exploring existing and emerging nature finance markets, the role of levies, bonds, community and mutualised finance, public bank finance and blended investment structures To develop and implement a plan which delivers on the work of the natural capital development Strategy and produces an approach to mounting successful income diversification To have responsibility for co-ordinating, maintaining and nuturing relationships and mobilising resources with research institutes, wider investment zones, the Development bank of Wales and impact investors and to work with relevant Managers to produce project plans for each opportunity Develop a community of practice from place based innovation and share learnings with others across Wales and the UK. This can include publications, events, webinars and other modes of communicating lessons learned and the projects that BBNPA is working on to diversify income To agree Lead Officer roles with relevant Managers for specific nature funding opportunities As Lead Officer, to secure Projects and Programme Board approval to proceed as necessary, and formal funding applications in time and to ensure that they have been signed off by the relevant managers To keep relevant colleagues and their managers fully appraised of the progress of projects which could affect them If successful - to hand over the project in full to the relevant manager to deliver including ensuring they are appraised of all reporting requirements Monitor activity and produce an annual report on progress including all funds raised and those likely to come in To agree and oversee account management relationships including identifying who should lead for which client and ensuring that account plans are prepared and delivered, including organising a programme of contact visits as required as well as any member involvement To develop a system and procedures for recording all nature finance mobilised, from whatever source, including contact details, and contact history Work closely with Finance, Communications and Senior Managers across the Directorate for Nature Recovery and Climate Change and the Planning and Place Directorate to ensure funding opportunities are coordinated with supporting teams Represent the Authority and operate professionally in accordance with the Authority s core values and behaviours Any other duty, appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required by the Head of Natural Capital Developments Person Specification Essential Criteria Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant discipline Proven experience of nature finance and fund-raising work and partnerships, delivery of successful projects and/or account management An ability to be proactive in developing relationships with funders, partners, and influential decision makers Experience of researching, financial modelling and conducting feasibility studies of a wide range of potential nature finance sources Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to reach targets and meet tight deadlines Ability to be flexible, approachable, and solution-focussed Willingness and ability to give creative presentations to a variety of audiences Ability to negotiate and to close a deal Experience of budget management and procurement Excellent IT skills Full driving licence Knowledge of relevant Equal Opportunity issues Welsh Language Level 1 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.