Leicestershire Farm Discovery Programme Officer

The Country Trust; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking a Farm Discovery Programme Officer to lead engaging farm visits for children in Leicestershire. This full-time role requires excellent organisational and communication skills to support the national Farm Discovery programme. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor learning and strong relationship-building abilities. The position is home-based with travel across the region and offers a fixed-term contract with a salary of £30,000 plus travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Confident educator with a passion for engaging children.
• Highly organised and detail-driven.
• Proactive and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on farm visits for children across Leicestershire.
• Support the national Farm Discovery programme.
• Manage data, budgets, and reports.

Skills

Outdoor and food-based learning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Leicestershire Farm Discovery Programme Officer

Salary: £30,000 + travel expenses
Hours: Full-time, 35 hrs/week (mix of delivery and programme support)
Contract: 3‑year fixed‑term contract
Base: Home‑based with travel across Leicestershire
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January.

We're seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and adaptable Programme Officer to help bring food, farming, and the countryside to life for primary‑aged children with the fewest opportunities. This unique role blends hands‑on delivery of farm visits across Leicestershire with operational programme support for our national Farm Discovery team.

What you’ll do

Delivery (Local)

• Lead inspiring, safe, hands‑on farm visits for children across Leicestershire.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local farmers and schools.
• Tailor experiences that spark curiosity and help children connect with food, farming, and the natural world.

Programme Support (National)

• Support the smooth running of the national Farm Discovery programme.
• Manage data, budgets, and reports to ensure high‑quality, consistent delivery.
• Help refine systems, support meetings and recruitment, and contribute to programme monitoring and development.

About you

You’ll be a confident educator and communicator who:

• Loves engaging children through outdoor and food‑based learning.
• Is highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable managing programme information.
• Builds strong relationships with teachers, farmers, and colleagues.
• Is proactive, solution‑focused, and committed to inclusion and safety.

About The Country Trust

For over 40 years, The Country Trust has helped tens of thousands of children experience the countryside first‑hand. As part of our warm, supportive national team, you’ll play a key role in shaping transformative learning, both in Leicestershire and across England and North Wales.

Deadline

Midnight, Sunday 4th January.