Programme Manager - Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs)

Programme Manager - Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) 

Starting salary: £36,000

Location: Oxford, Bristol, London

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close on 12 August 2026 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We are looking for a Programme Manager to help manage our successful LENs programme across all our regions (UK, Europe and Australia). You will play an important role in the team, managing the processes that sit at the core of our delivery. You will help ensure that the trades taking place are successful, delivering against targets in regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions.  

Your experience:

You will be experienced in either agriculture, land management or nature-based solutions and have the following skills:

• Excellent project management skills, used to working to tight deadlines delivering to high standards. Adaptable and capable of working at pace.
• Managing data and processes: updating and documenting as required, with the flexibility to adapt to unforeseen changes.
• Experience of contract and payment management and administration.
• Data management and analysis, adept at Microsoft Excel.
• Good networking and engagement with a variety of people: from private sector businesses, government agencies, public bodies and the farming sector. 
• Excellent communication skills: supporting all partners in LENs to understand the model. 

Visit here to learn more about LENs - part of 3Keel Group Ltd: https://3keel.com/business-units/landscape-enterprise-networks/ 

What you’ll be doing:

• Working across all the LENs regions (UK, EU and Australia), supporting the LENs team’s needs and priorities; managing the processes that support LENs trades, inputting to the development of trade and process design.
• Working with LENs colleagues and external partners to review evidence of delivery of on-farm practices; following up with queries and recording outcomes.
• Supporting the development, updating and curation of the LENs measures library (the on-farm practices).
• Templating documents and processes, supporting the team and external partners to use them and tailoring them to regional needs.
• Keeping track of payments and tasks, providing support in their follow up and delivery.
• Responding to and tracking LENs inbox enquiries.
• Supporting the onboarding of new partners, specifically on operational detail. 
• Collaborating with colleagues in partner organisations delivering LENs, supporting them on processes and sharing knowledge.

• Supporting the LENs team to organise and run events and workshops.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• An organised and systematic approach to work including attention to detail and experience handling contracts and budgets.
• Experience of working in the natural capital, agricultural, ecosystem services and/or environmental sector 
• Highly detail oriented.
• Proficiency in supporting projects, using systems and tools to ensure deliverables are high quality, on time and within budget.
• A working knowledge of the UK or EU agriculture sectors - production, supply chains, policy, etc.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• A clear and concise writing style, excellent verbal communication and the ability to present complex information in a clear way.
• Good client relationship management skills and confidence, accommodating a range of business cultures and perspectives.
• On the ground experience of land management and farming in the UK or EU.

Desirable:

• Experience of planning multi-stakeholder workshops and meetings. 
• Passion for finding solutions to complex problems.

• Adaptability to leverage new opportunities and tackle unforeseen challenges. 

We are aware that some individuals feel they can only apply for roles if they meet almost 100% of the criteria, where the threshold might feel lower to others, so if you are considering applying for the role, but you are doubting your suitability and don’t feel you tick absolutely all the boxes, we encourage you to please apply anyway. 

About 3Keel and Fera

3Keel is an evidence-led sustainability consultancy, tackling risks and building resilience across supply chains, food systems, and landscapes. We address key sustainability issues and focus on innovations and coalition-building to develop approaches that challenge the status quo. We work with many leading businesses, NGOs and in partnership with academia. 3Keel is recognised by the FT as one of the UK’s leading Managing Consultancies for Sustainability.

In April 2026, 3Keel began an exciting new chapter in the company’s 13-year development, joining Fera Science Ltd. as its advisory wing. 3Keel was acquired by Fera because the 3Keel directors saw the considerable opportunities to combine their proven advisory expertise with the science and unique technical abilities of Fera. 3Keel continues to operate as a distinct business unit within Fera, and as the two organisations collaborate more closely new joint services will be developed and launched.

This is a position in 3Keel, although there will be plenty of exposure to - and opportunities with - the wider Fera business.

What’s in it for you?

• ​25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Company-matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme…and plenty more.

How to apply: Please apply with a CV and covering letter (not more than one side) outlining what makes you a good fit for the role.

Application deadline: 12 August 2026

Data privacy

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at people@3keel.com
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