Farming in Protected Landscapes Trainee
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- £25,992 - £27,711 per annum, pro rata

Fixed Term until 31 March 2027
The main purpose of this role is to support the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) team with their general day to day activities.
To support the Blackdown Hills FiPL team to:
- provide a point of contact between the Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Partnership and potential applicants to the FiPL programme. - provide conservation, land management and access advice and guidance, to
promote high quality applications to the programme. - support applicants with their applications (and where necessary help guide subsequent delivery), especially those applicants that are ‘harder to reach’ or cluster/ group applications.
- support the work of the FiPL Local Assessment Panel, including the provision of summary reports and recommendations on applications.
• ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of support offered under the programme, including the management of multi-year agreements. - support the monitoring of progress towards the completion of funded projects.
- support project and programme level evaluation, including reporting to Defra and the National Landscape Partnership.
- help to ensure that action undertaken through the Programme is consistent with the established purposes and complementary to the purpose of AONB designation
- undertake other duties as required, consistent with the responsibility level of the post, as directed by the National Landscape Lead
Interviews Thursday 3rd April 2025 at the Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Hemyock, Cullompton, EX15 3SH
For an informal chat, please contact tim.youngs@devon.gov.uk
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007566
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationMid DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX15 3SH
- Reference
REQ007566
- Occupational GroupEnvironment, Conservation & Waste
- Salary Details
£25,992 - £27,711 per annum, pro rata
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
29.6 hours per week
- Closing Date
27/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes