Advertiser's description (via WWF)
As Sustainable Agriculture Lead, you will the oversee the planning, implementation, coordination, delivery and reporting of the RCFN sustainable agriculture workstream. This will include collaborating with colleagues in leading the delivery of key individual projects within the workstream. You will track budgets and maintain oversight of sustainable agriculture investments too. You will also engage with our global network working on sustainable agriculture initiatives as well as support WWF’s communications on the RCFN. Important will be the ability to coordinate activities to maximise impact with wider WWF programmes of work as appropriate as well as collaborate with colleagues working on land use and management reform policy and projects covering transitioning to zero carbon agriculture, nature recovery and nature-based solutions.
For this key role, you must have a relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in sustainable agriculture, business management, environment or sustainability. This will have given you a good understanding of soil health, water, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and regenerative agriculture. You will have a track record of working with farming communities and/or corporate partners, in networked, remote or virtual teams too. You will also be used to bringing together stakeholders and creating a culture of collaborative working. Critically, you will be used to engaging with businesses on changing policy & practice.
Your technical expertise will be complemented by excellent communication, influencing, problem solving and presentation skills. Capable of working independently and proactively you will be good managing complex programmes, projects and budgets too.
Application closing date
01/05/2024
Location
Woking
Salary
£42,573
Package
Hybrid Working
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
If you are passionate about making our world a better place through your work, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us.
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