Land is the nation’s most valuable asset that can and should deliver multiple benefits. From farming for healthy food and enabling carbon sequestration to supporting habitat creation, a large part of the solution to the climate, nature and health crises is to be found on and in the land.
Through our initial inquiry and susbequent consultations, the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission have found that governance of land is highly fragmented. We want to see a common vision for land and are convening leadership to design a national framework for land use in England, developing detailed policy recommendations and establishing local pilots in Devon and Cambridgeshire.
As we move from recommendation to implementation, we are looking for an outstanding Senior Researcher to lead our land use programme of work.
This role will suit you if you have:
To learn more about the role, please download the Job Description at the top of this page.
FFCC is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and celebrates these qualities as essential principles of a fair and sustainable society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are actively seeking to ensure our team is representative of the diversity of UK countries.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23:59 on Friday, 7th May 2021
Salary: Up to £45,000, dependent on experience
Location: Home based
To apply: Please send your CV and a one page cover letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role and your reasons for applying, to joanna.stickler@ffcc.co.uk