Vacancies
Farming In Protected Landscapes (FIPL) Business Support Officer
Are you a highly organised administrator with strong financial skills and a passion for supporting projects that make a real difference to the countryside? Join the North Wessex Downs National Landscape Team and play a key role in delivering the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme.
FiPL is a nationally significant government-funded initiative that supports farmers and land managers to deliver projects that enhance nature, improve climate resilience, strengthen rural communities and protect some of England’s most treasured landscapes.
As Business Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative and financial support to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the programme across the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Working closely with the FiPL Officers and Director, you will manage grant applications, claims and payments, maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports for Defra, support Local Assessment Panel meetings, and help deliver communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
Salary: £29,064 – £31,022 pro rata
Hours per week: 22.2 hours
Fixed term: 12 months
Closing date: Monday 17th August 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 10th September 2026
Role description and person specification
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If you have queries about the role please email Jemima Sellwood.
Volunteering
Management Working Group Members
We are recruiting for new members of the North Wessex Downs Management Working Group. Could you volunteer to join this key group, providing expert advice to help shape the strategic direction of the National Landscape?
More details and how to apply
Role description
Please contact us by email if you are interested in volunteering for the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Our partner organisations such as Action for the River Kennet also often have volunteering opportunities.
