Junior Agri-Environment Consultant in York

About Future Food Solutions

Future Food Solutions (FFSL) is an East Yorkshire consultancy founded in 2013, partnering with farmers, water companies, and food and drink brands to drive practical, lasting change in UK land management. We're a family business combining deep roots in British farming with decades of agri-food consultancy experience - we understand farm businesses, and what it takes to build programmes farmers actually want to be part of. Our flagship Sustainable Landscapes Programme, delivered with Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, and Anglian Water, spans over 80,000 hectares in Yorkshire alone - bringing together forward-thinking farmers to improve soil health, water quality, and farm profitability simultaneously.

Equality & Diversity

We're committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect, and dignity. We recognise agriculture has historically lacked diversity and want to be part of changing that - our recruitment is open to all, and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven graduate - in a relevant discipline or from a strong practical farming background - to join Future Food Solutions as a Junior Agri-Environment Consultant, playing a central role in delivering our Sustainable Landscapes Programme across multiple water company catchments in England. You'll become a trusted, familiar face to the farmers on our programmes - someone they rely on for practical advice, genuine engagement, and consistent support. The role combines fieldwork, data collection, event coordination, and programme development, meaning no two weeks look the same. You'll be working at the heart of some of the most important conversations happening in British agriculture today.

Key Responsibilities

• Farmer Engagement & Relationship Building
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with farmers across multiple catchments, becoming a credible and dependable point of contact.
  • Recruit new farmers into the programme, developing local networks and farmer groups from the ground up.
  • Organise and facilitate farmer group meetings, farm walks, and knowledge-sharing events, ensuring they are well-attended, well-run, and genuinely useful to participants.
• Field Work & Data Collection
  • Conduct regular farm visits to support participating farmers and monitor progress.
  • Carry out on-farm data collection as part of structured knowledge programmes, ensuring data is collected accurately and consistently.
  • Support the smooth running of on-farm trials of innovative technologies and regenerative practices, troubleshooting where needed and feeding findings back to the wider team.
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Develop compelling farmer case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact of the programme on soil health, water quality, and farm profitability.
  • Contribute to the development of new programme areas and catchment initiatives, identifying opportunities to grow our reach and impact.
  • Work closely with water company partners and other stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are being met.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Maintain accurate records of farm visits, trial data, soil sampling results, and farmer engagement activity.
  • Contribute to programme reports, partner updates, and knowledge hub content.
  • Represent Future Food Solutions at agricultural events, shows, and industry gatherings.

About You

You're passionate about farming, the environment, and the role good land management plays in tackling climate change and water quality. Practical, personable, and organised, you're as comfortable presenting to a room of farmers as you are doing technical analysis - and you can translate complex subjects into something farmers genuinely want to engage with. Above all, we're looking for a self-starter: someone who spots opportunities, takes ownership, and brings fresh thinking. As a small, growing business, we want someone who'll help push the programme forward, not just deliver what's already in front of them.

Essential

• Degree in agriculture, environmental science, or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience with a strong farming background.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships quickly and credibly with farmers and industry partners.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload across multiple locations.
• Genuine interest in regenerative agriculture, soil health, and sustainable land management.
• Must be willing to travel away from home for periods when required.

Desirable

• A farming background or practical farm experience.
• Familiarity with soil sampling techniques or on-farm trial methodology.
• Experience of event organisation or community/stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of water company catchment management or agri-environment schemes.

What We Offer

• The chance to work on programmes that are making a measurable difference to farming and the environment across England.
• A supportive, close-knit team with genuine expertise in regenerative agriculture and sustainable supply chains.
• We are looking for candidates who buy into our company’s mission and want to play a part in supporting UK agriculture.
• Exposure to a wide network of farmers, water company professionals, food and drink brands, and academic researchers.
• A clear route to grow your role and responsibilities as the programme expands, with heavy involvement across the work from the outset and scope to take on more ownership over time.
• Genuine backing to bring new ideas forward, we want someone who will help shape how the programme and the business grow rather than simply deliver against a fixed brief.
• As a small business we recognise the impact of our team members through a profit sharing scheme.