Regenerative Agriculture Programme Manager at Czarnikow Group

Czarnikow Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Medical and dental insurance

Life assurance

Learning and development

Charity volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Czarnikow (CZ) is seeking a Regenerative Agriculture Programme Manager to lead the continued development, delivery, and rollout of the VIVE Regenerative Agriculture Programme across multiple geographies. The role demands deep technical expertise in regenerative agriculture, decarbonisation, and carbon accounting, plus the ability to translate science into practical guidance for farmers and clients.

You will design and run feasibility studies, mentor junior team members, manage budgets, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science or related field.
• Hands-on experience in regenerative or sustainable agriculture is required.
• Experience designing cross-geography feasibility studies and managing complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and rollout of the VIVE programme's technical module across crops and geographies.
• Design and run technical feasibility studies and pilots across multiple geographies.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources; engage donors and funding bodies.
• Monitor regulatory and carbon accounting standards relevant to regenerative agriculture.
• Deliver workshops and produce manuals, reports and case studies for stakeholders.

Skills

Regenerative agriculture knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical feasibility studies

Global program management

English communication

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Environmental Science

Job description

Regenerative Agriculture Programme Manager

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: London, ENG, GB.

About Czarnikow (CZ)

CZ is a global supply chain solutions company with 160 years of experience in commodity trading, whose purpose is to exert a positive economic and sustainable influence in its food, beverage, and energy supply chains. CZ buys, sells, moves and de‑risks commodities through a range of services including trade finance, commodities trading, analysis, freight, logistics and price risk management. We are an entrepreneurial company, with innovation at the heart of everything we do. We are open to change, as shown through the recent expansion of our product portfolio and move into energy. Our people are our most valued asset and make the business what it is today. We hope that you will join our team.

Why work at CZ

We offer a competitive starting salary, supported by a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Discretionary bonus structure
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance
• A collaborative and collegiate work environment and culture
• Tailored learning and development
• Charity fundraising and volunteering opportunities

About the role

The Regenerative Agriculture Programme Manager will lead the continued development, delivery, and roll‑out of the VIVE Regenerative Agriculture Programme’s existing strategy and technical module. This is a mid‑to‑senior technical role for someone with deep, hands‑on expertise in regenerative agriculture and its relationship to decarbonisation and low‑carbon agriculture, with the ability to design and run technical feasibility studies across multiple crops and geographies and translate complex agronomic and carbon science into practical guidance for farmers, clients, and internal teams.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Continue to develop, refine, and roll out the VIVE Regenerative Agriculture Programme’s existing technical strategy and module, embedding leading frameworks such as the SAI Platform’s Regenerating Together Programme.
• Design and run technical feasibility studies and pilot projects across multiple crops and geographies, including Brazil, Mexico, the US, South Africa, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia, to prove the technical and commercial viability of regenerative practices.
• Manage programme budgets, timelines, and resources, and maintain strong relationships with funding bodies to secure financial support for projects.
• Conduct research and monitor best practice, regulatory, and carbon accounting standards relevant to regenerative agriculture, decarbonisation, and low‑carbon agriculture, including the GHG Protocol, the Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSRS), and SBTi FLAG.
• Deliver workshops, training, and educational materials, including manuals, reports, and case studies, to build farmer and producer capability in regenerative agriculture.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, including farmers, agronomists, industry partners, and VIVE participants and buyers, and present technical findings and programme outcomes to clients, internal teams, and senior management.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners, including agronomists, certifiers, and technical bodies, to capture global opportunities and continue rolling out and improving the VIVE regenerative agriculture programme.
• Mentor and lead junior team members, helping to build their technical knowledge and experience in regenerative agriculture, feasibility studies, and carbon accounting.
• Changes in the business may occasionally require alterations in this job description and these will be agreed with the post holder as appropriate.
• Your role is related to the management of activities that ensure product safety, authenticity, legality and quality. Please review the BRCGS objectives, policy and related requirements located on the intranet. Applies to HR, Compliance, Trading, Marketing, Operations, and Insurance Roles.

About you

We are looking for someone with the following skillset and attributes: Essential: Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or professional certification in regenerative or sustainable agriculture is an advantage. Minimum 5-10 years’ hands‑on experience in a similar technical role, spanning large‑scale agricultural commodity production, technical agronomy, or regenerative agriculture programme management, across multiple crop types, with proven global experience designing and running technical feasibility studies across multiple geographies, including Brazil, Mexico, the US, South Africa, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia. Deep, technical knowledge of regenerative agriculture principles and their commercial application, and of the relationship between regenerative agriculture, decarbonisation, and low‑carbon agriculture; working knowledge of carbon accounting standards including the GHG Protocol, the Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSRS), and SBTi FLAG, and familiarity with frameworks such as the SAI Platform’s Regenerating Together Programme; working knowledge of international sustainability standards and certification schemes (e.g. EUDR, ISCC, Bonsucro) is also valuable. Track record of managing complex, cross‑border programmes, including budgets, timelines, and multi‑stakeholder resourcing, and securing and managing funding from donors, development finance institutions, or corporate sustainability budgets. Strong stakeholder management skills, with excellent research, analytical, and technical writing abilities, and confidence presenting technical findings and feasibility studies to clients and internal audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with willingness and ability to travel internationally as required. Strong commercial understanding of commodity markets, mass balance systems, and supply chain dynamics, with the ability to help clients structure commercially viable, sustainable supply chains; specific knowledge of sugarcane and sugar beet supply chains and industry would be a big advantage.