Farming and Rural Skills Education Manager
The role is pivotal to leading our farming and rural skills education initiatives, driving strategy, delivery, and development of programmes across the MacRoberts Centre for Farming and Rural Skills and Valentin’s Farm.
Pay range: This role offers a pay range of £38,000-£42,500 per annum, commensurate with experience.
The Role
The Farming and Rural Skills Education Manager will oversee content development, strategic vision, delivery, and operational management of our farming and rural skills education programmes. They will ensure seamless progression for learners across primary, secondary, post‑school and professional development, align programmes with UK education and industry priorities, and manage evaluation, reporting and budgets.
Key Tasks
* Support the Education Director in delivering the King’s Foundation’s Education Strategy and annual targets.
* Strategically lead the implementation of the five‑year plan for the MacRoberts centre to establish it as a national centre of excellence.
* Oversee the practical farming flagship programme and link it with the academic research team.
* Line‑manage education staff and tutors involved in programme delivery.
* Identify and develop innovative new programmes aligned with grant funding priorities.
* Develop and manage flagship programmes across curriculum areas, demonstrating interdisciplinary learning for secondary schools.
* Manage external stakeholders and consultants in education programme delivery.
* Deliver lessons to stakeholders when required.
* Plan and manage the budget for the foundation’s farming and rural skills programmes.
* Maintain effective administrative systems, including resource management, programme evaluation and annual funding reports.
* Coordinate with other Education Managers and cross‑departmental teams to integrate theory and practice.
* Deliver annual events and CPD workshops, ensuring commercial activity and sector hub embedding.
Person Specification
* Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience in farming and rural skills.
* Up‑to‑date industry experience and knowledge of the education environment.
* Extensive project management experience, including educational programmes and staff teams.
* Experience delivering education programmes to diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of sustainability principles within education and industry.
* Strong partnership network within the sector.
* Experience managing grant‑funded programmes and reporting.
* Proactive, flexible, and able to achieve objectives under pressure.
* Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and adept at creating high‑quality presentations.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.
Other
* Post based at Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock, (KA18 2NJ) with occasional travel.
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.
* Legal right to work in the UK required.
* Regulated activity: offer subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check.
* Subject to satisfactory references.
* Salary: £38,000 - £42,500 per annum.
Applications
Please submit a cover letter and CV (one A4 page maximum each) to Gordon Watson (hr.recruitment@kings-foundation.org) and request an application form.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Education and Management
* Education industry
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