Date
26 Mar 2024
Part time (0.6 FTE), remote but UK-based
About the Real Farming Trust
The Real Farming Trust (RFT) runs a number of programmes which bring people of all food and farming backgrounds and experiences together to build the case for agroecology. We are a small charity, and value honesty, empathy, care and compassion in our interactions with each other in the organisation and with the partners we work with.
About the Oxford Real Farming Conference
The Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) is a much-loved and highly valued movement-led conference with a special character and a space for networking, knowledge sharing and direction setting. The annual conference has grown from a gathering of 50 delegates in 2010 to a two-day meeting of 1,800 in 2024, plus a further 3,000 online. The programme is the result of a Call for Proposals, which are selected by a team of farming partners and experts.
In addition to the annual conference in January, ORFC has grown to include in-the-field events. Held in partnership with a farm, ORFC in the Field brings together around 70 participants for two days of in-depth, hands-on workshops, plus a day of farm visits.
About the role
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the ORFC team organising the annual Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) helping it continue to evolve and be at the forefront of change and innovation. Your role will be to work with stakeholders across the agroecological movement to create and deliver the in-person and online conference, which will next take place 8th – 10th January 2025.
The ORFC team includes an Event Coordinator, Communications Coordinator and Programme Coordinator who will report to you. You will report directly to the ORFC Director.
Along with members of the ORFC team, you will work closely with our partners to devise and curate a topical, radical, balanced and inclusive programme, as well as provide an array of cultural and networking opportunities for our delegates.
This will include (but is not limited to):
1. Working with partners and the ORFC team to set the direction and priorities of ORFC 2025 and ensure it aligns with the current needs of the movement.
2. In collaboration with ORFC team and partners, consider the Call for Proposals and decide on the sessions to take forward to ORFC 2025, suggesting collaborations, identifying gaps and exploring ways to address these.
3. To work with the ORFC team to programme up to 150 sessions across nine venues, including spaces for social, cultural and reflective activity.
4. To work with the live-stream production team to produce and oversee the delivery of the online conference.
5. Oversee the budget and pursue further funding for the conference to ensure that it maintains its ambition to reach out to new audiences through a radical bursary programme.
We are looking for a creative, energetic, strategic and empathetic person who enjoys working alongside multiple partners – both in the UK and around the world – to support the creation of a conference that reflects and inspires the movement for agroecology and food sovereignty.
How to apply
Please email your CV, two referees (including at least one work reference), and a covering letter (no more than 1 page) detailing why you think you are suitable for the role and why you would like to join our team to Brittany Oakes at brittany@orfc.org.uk by 12pm GMT (midday) on Tuesday, 26th March 2024. If you have questions about the role, please contact Francesca Price on francesca@orfc.org.uk.
More details about the role and application process here.
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