The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) works to accelerate the transition to sustainable farming systems that work in harmony with nature, producing food in ways that regenerate soils, protect biodiversity, and nourish people’s health. SFT is a small but highly influential organisation with a global reach, building bridges between farmers, policymakers, scientists, business and the public to bring about the change our food system urgently needs.

We are looking for a new senior role to join our team as Director of Advocacy and Communications — someone who can help amplify our message and extend our influence to ensure that the voice of SFT is heard where it matters most, to drive the urgent change that is needed.

The position will focus on three key priorities:

• Designing and overseeing an integrated communications strategy to amplify the voice of the organisation and its founder, Patrick Holden and bring coherence across media relations, social media, digital content, public campaigns, brand development and editorial outputs.
• Developing and leading an advocacy strategy that engages key governments and international institutions – including in the UK, US and EU – on priority issues such as holistic sustainability through the Global Farm Metric, and the reform of finance and incentive systems to support farmers in transition.
• Building a broad, cross-sector coalition to deliver a bold and unifying public campaign. This will aim to shift public understanding, galvanise citizen action and unlock political momentum for a fairer, more sustainable food system – uniting farmers, consumers, businesses, and civil society behind a common cause.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, combining high-level influence with operational leadership. The Director will manage and mentor a small team across communications, campaigns and policy engagement, ensuring alignment with the SFT’s mission and theory of change.

The successful candidate will bring energy and initiative, with strong political and media instincts. They will build a strong team presence in Bristol, share our passion for food and farming and have a track record of delivering communications and advocacy impact at a senior level.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact:

Anneke Morley

anneke@sustainablefoodtrust.org

Deadline for applications 30th October 2025.