Agri-Environment Officers

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG wishes to recruit Agri-Environment Officers for the Kerry/West Cork ACRES Cooperation Project

The ACRES Agri-Environment Officers will support the rollout and implementation of the Cooperation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) in the designated West Cork and Kerry areas. Key duties of the officer will include, liaising with Kerry West Cork ACRES Project Team, farmers & farm advisors for the creation of ‘Farm Sustainability Plans’ (annual work plans) for participant farmers on commonages, carrying out results-based habitat assessments, acting as the main point of contact for landowners/farmers & the Project Team, carrying out mapping of habitats for baseline data if required, supporting the delivery of training to farmers and farm advisors, carrying out verification checks & providing support and advice to farmers and farm advisors as required.

Applicants must possess:

A recognised third level qualification, minimum level 8 (Degree), in the National Framework of Qualifications, in a subject relevant to Agriculture, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Earth/Natural Sciences, Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Hydrology or Natural Resources Management.

And

Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role relating to environmenta management/agricultural management;

• Have strong farmland & upland habitat ID skills, including indicator species, demonstrated understanding of their ecology and management.

The position is a full-time fixed term contract (37.5 hours per week) and will be based at one of the 4 regional offices throughout the Co-operation area (West Cork, West Kerry, Killorglin & Kenmare) with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements after successful completion of the probationary period. The contract period will run until 30th June 2028.

The salary scale for the position will be €43,254 to €50,495 per annum with start point dependent upon qualifications & experience.

To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button to go to the official website where you can download an Application Form

Only typed applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted – CV’s will not be considered.

Closing Date: Monday, 5th January 2026 at 5pm