Agriculture - Countryside Officer
Agriculture - Countryside Officer
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Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
- Advise landowners on how to manage their land
- Conduct environmental surveys, carry out research and analyse data
- Manage staff and volunteers
- Prepare and advise on funding and planning applications
- Promote the countryside at events, visitor centres and on social media
You could work in an office, in a park, in woodland or in the countryside.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
Countryside Officers tend to work between 39 to 41 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Starting: £22,000
Experienced: £34,000
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree before applying for work as a countryside officer.
You may be able to start as a trainee countryside officer after completing a course at an agricultural college, such as:
- Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Management
- T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production
You could begin your career by doing a Countryside Ranger Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
This can take a minimum of 2 years and 2 months to complete.
You may be able to join an organisation as a countryside ranger or assistant officer and work your way up through on-the-job training and promotion.
Volunteering is a good way to get practical experience, meet new people and develop your network of contacts.