Senior Farming & Catchment Programme Lead

hireful; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Farming and Catchment Programme Manager to lead efforts in restoring nature across Kent. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK farming systems and experience in catchment projects. Responsibilities include managing teams, building partnerships, and overseeing initiatives. The organization offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regenerative agriculture and agri-environment policy.
• Experience delivering catchment or landscape-scale projects.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead landowner engagement and catchment teams.
• Build partnerships with farmers and government bodies.
• Oversee landscape-scale initiatives and catchment restoration.
• Manage staff and set objectives to ensure effective delivery.
• Identify and manage funding for projects.

Skills

Knowledge of UK farming systems

Regenerative agriculture

Stakeholder engagement skills

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

A leading conservation charity in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Farming and Catchment Programme Manager to lead efforts in restoring nature across Kent. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK farming systems and experience in catchment projects. Responsibilities include managing teams, building partnerships, and overseeing initiatives. The organization offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.