We’re looking for a Head of ‘Farming for Nature’ to join us to provide national leadership and shape our long‑term approach to farming across both tenanted and in‑hand land.
The next decade will be critical in shaping the UK’s response to the nature and climate crisis, reshaping the food system and securing rural economies. At the National Trust, we believe farming can play a vital role in supporting nature, responding to the climate crisis, and sustaining people and places, alongside producing food.
This is a senior role with the opportunity to drive change at scale, embedding regenerative and nature‑friendly farming practices that deliver measurable benefits for biodiversity, climate resilience and cultural landscapes. If you’re motivated by collaborative leadership, practical outcomes and influencing beyond organisational boundaries, offering the chance to make a lasting impact.
What it's like to work here
You’ll be part of the Land & Nature directorate, a nationally focused team responsible for shaping how we deliver for nature, climate and people across land, farming and landscapes. The work is strategic, collaborative and grounded in practical delivery, bringing together expertise from conservation, land management, science, policy and external affairs.
The team works closely with regional colleagues, tenant farmers and partners to set direction, develop standards and...