Leicestershire Farm Discovery Programme Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicestershire, East Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Yn gyfan gwbl o bell |
| Cwmni: | The Country Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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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.
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.