The Better Food & Farming Lead is a new role which will lead the development and coordination of EFN’s new Funder Interest Group, the Better Food & Farming group (BFFG). BFFG aims to share knowledge and expertise, and enable more efficient, collaborative and strategic grantmaking for sustainable food and farming. BFFG will have a domestic (UK) focus on restoring nature and enabling climate resilient food production through the adoption of more sustainable farming practices at scale.

While BFFG is new, it will be housed within EFN with the support of the team and a consultant Strategic Advisor, giving you the creativity and founding energy of a start-up, matched by the support and networks of an established and respected organisation. 

About you

Applicants should have at least five years’ experience working in food and/or farming or a related industry, experience managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the sector, and a strong commitment to environmental issues and to their intersection with the food and farming sector, including an awareness and knowledge of topics such as regenerative agriculture, nature-friendly farming, soil health, etc. as well as domestic food policy.