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 Landscape Action Plans for participant farmers on commonages and private land, carrying out results-based habitat assessments on commonages, acting as the main point of contact for landowners/farmers & the Project Team, carrying out mapping of habitats for baseline data i 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 7 (Diploma) or preferred 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 3 years’ experience in a role relating to environmental 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 in the ACRES CP Bantry sub-office. Initial induction training will take place at the Killorglin ACRES CP Office.

There is the possibility of hybrid working arrangements following 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.

Closing Date: Friday, 27th March 2026 at 5pm

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from any individuals with the relevant skills and abilities to help make its diverse workforce more effective.

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South Kerry Development Partnership CLG acknowledges the assistance of the Dept. of Agriculture, Food & the Marine in supporting this post.