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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Job description

Overall Purpose of the role:

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust’s new three-year Pentwyn Food, Farming & Nature Project, Cylch Bwyd, is an initiative designed to strengthen the local food system while enhancing biodiversity and community resilience across Radnorshire.

The project focuses on two interconnected priorities:

1. Increasing education on food growing, with a strong emphasis on environmental impact, biodiversity, and  climate resilience.

2. Supporting, connecting and promoting the local food economy. Working from Pentwyn, the Project officer will deliver on the creation of a community growing space, enhancement  of habitat demonstrating nature-friendly food production, and delivery of an ambitious programme of school visits,  workshops, and outreach activities.  We are looking for someone who has strong experience working in community focused roles. Someone who is  passionate about nature, farming and growing food.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Education & Community Engagement

• Supporting delivery of project activities and targets alongside the Project Manager.

• Engaging with local schools, youth groups, educators, and community organisations to support learning  around food systems and biodiversity.

• Helping facilitate collaboration between farmers, growers, food businesses, volunteers, and community  groups.

• Supporting inclusive and bilingual (English/Welsh) engagement across all project activities. Biodiversity & Land Management

• Assisting with habitat creation and enhancement works across Pentwyn in collaboration with RWT’s  Reserves Team.

• Supporting the delivery of nature-friendly food production practices across the site.

• Working with graziers, growers, volunteers, and RWT staff to integrate conservation and food growing  activities.

• Supporting ecological surveys, monitoring, and data collection to help demonstrate biodiversity gains.

• Encouraging sustainable working practices, low-carbon delivery methods, and environmentally responsible  procurement. Local Food Economy & Partnership Development

• Assisting local growers and small farmers through training events, networking opportunities, and  collaborative activities.

• Helping promote locally grown produce and sustainable food choices through community engagement and  events.

• Working collaboratively with partner organisations, volunteers, and local stakeholders.

• Contributing ideas and opportunities to help sustain and grow the project beyond the current grant period. Personal Qualities We are seeking someone who is: • Passionate about nature recovery, community engagement, and sustainable food systems.

• Empathetic and approachable, with an understanding of the challenges facing farmers and rural  communities.

• Organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of people.

• Calm, positive, and confident when supporting discussions around complex topics such as climate change,  land use, and food security.

• Motivated by community empowerment, practical action, and creating long-term positive impact.

Application information

Please click here to apply: https://www.rwtwales.org/jobs/cylch-bwyd-project-officer

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