Farm Auditor and Verifier - South East UK, with national and Ireland travel required - £45,000 ...

Farm Auditor and Verifier - South East UK, with national and Ireland travel required - £45,000 + Benefits

The role involves conducting on-site verification of agricultural practices, data, and field conditions across farms throughout the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will ensure that farming practices align with sustainability and regenerative agriculture standards and will produce detailed reports supporting transparency and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on site farm visits to verify agricultural practices against programme standards and requirements.
• Assess regenerative and sustainable farming approaches including soil management, crop rotation, biodiversity measures, and land stewardship practices.
• Collect and verify field data, including soil, water and plant samples where required.
• Document observations accurately using digital data collection tools and internal reporting systems.
• Identify discrepancies between reported and observed practices and provide clear feedback to internal teams and participating farms.
• Prepare detailed verification reports outlining compliance status, observations and recommendations.
• Work closely with farmers, agronomists and project managers to ensure programme standards are understood and maintained while keeping accurate records that ensure integrity, confidentiality and traceability of all collected data.

Candidate Qualifications

• Practical understanding of farming systems and agricultural operations.
• Strong observational skills and high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently, including regular travel to farms and rural locations.
• Confident engaging with farmers, agronomists, and technical teams.
• Experience using digital data collection and reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse field observations and produce clear, structured reports.
• Strong communication skills with a professional approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy, Land Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' relevant experience (e.g., agriculture, farm auditing, environmental compliance, or field verification) preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel regularly across farms and rural sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Package

Salary £45,000. Additional benefits and package details available upon application.

Legal and Equality Statement

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.