Farm Sustainability Advisor

About the Position

Farm Sustainability Advisor | Cpl Jobs

Our client, a leading organisation within the Irish agricultural sector, is seeking a Farm Sustainability Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity would suit a recent Agriculture graduate or someone with 1-2 years' industry experience looking to build their career within agricultural sustainability.

Location: Cork, Ireland

Salary: €40,000 - €45,000

The successful candidate will work closely with farmers, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to support sustainability initiatives, promote best practice farming methods, and help improve water quality outcomes across the region.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on new technologies, projects, policy changes, and agricultural sustainability developments.
• Support the development and implementation of the organisation's sustainability goals and agenda.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives and programmes to farmers, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders through a variety of communication channels.
• Organise and participate in farm walks, webinars, educational events, and other farmer engagement activities.
• Work with external organisations, including Teagasc, County Councils, and other industry stakeholders on sustainability-related projects.
• Support programmes focused on water quality and sustainable farming practices.
• Manage workloads effectively, prioritising immediate requirements while delivering on longer-term objectives.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Dairy Science, Sustainability, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of agriculture, sustainability, and dairy farming systems.
• Knowledge of requirements relating to improving and protecting water quality at farm level.
• Ability to complete farm visits independently and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare farm-specific reports and recommendations following farm visits.
• Ability to work with farmers to develop realistic and cost-effective action plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence and engage with farmers and other stakeholders.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driver's licence.

We Offer

• Salary: €40,000 - €45,000 negotiable and depending on experience.
• Valuable experience within a leading Irish agricultural organisation.
• Exposure to sustainability, water quality, and environmental initiatives across the farming sector.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work closely with farmers and key industry stakeholders throughout Munster.
• Supportive team environment and exposure to a wide range of agricultural sustainability projects.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and HR services company in Ireland, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with top employers across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability and our efforts to promote best practices in the agricultural industry.

Apply Now to take the next step in your career as a Farm Sustainability Advisor!