Programme Manager FTC

About The Role

FAIRR is expanding its work in China, reflecting the strategically important role the market plays in shaping the future of sustainable food systems and accelerating the protein transition. The Programme Manager, China will manage and deliver funded, time-bound China programme work streams over the two-year fixed-term period, including the China Agri-Food Engagement, investor and company engagement, research deliverables and stakeholder relationships. Working closely with the Senior China Programme Manager, the Director, Research & Engagement and colleagues across research, investor engagement and communications, the role will strengthen FAIRR’s presence in the Chinese market, support collaborative investor stewardship activity and contribute to FAIRR’s long-term China strategy.

OUTCOME 1:
Lead and deliver the operational aspect of China Agri-Food Engagement

• Lead the day-to-day operational management and delivery of the China Agri-Food Engagement project with investors and companies.
• Leading research, analysis and production of investor preparation materials, company assessments and related engagement deliverables.
• Maintain clear project plans, timelines, risks, actions and reporting to ensure funded deliverables are completed to a high standard.
• Work closely with internal colleagues beyond the immediate team to support investor stewardship activities on Chinese companies in the FAIRR coverage, including supporting collaborative investor engagements and bilateral engagements.
• Manage a junior Analyst

• Support the Senior Manager, China with the coordination of investor groups, company outreach, engagement meetings and follow-up communications.
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with institutional investors, financial institutions, companies and other stakeholders relevant to FAIRR’s China work.
• Represent FAIRR professionally at investor meetings, company engagements, conferences, workshops, webinars, briefings and round tables.

• Work with internal thematic experts and external partners to ensure research is credible, decision-useful and suitable for investor engagement.
• Support collaborative and bilateral investor engagement activities relating to Chinese companies in FAIRR’s coverage.
• Contribute insight, local market understanding and stakeholder feedback to the development of FAIRR’s long‑term China strategy and regional partnerships.

• China Agri-Food Engagement project milestones, funded deliverables and agreed workstream objectives are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Investor and company engagement activities are well coordinated, professionally managed and supported by clear materials and follow-up actions.
• Research outputs, company assessments and engagement materials are credible, decision-useful and aligned with FAIRR’s quality standards.
• Strong relationships are developed and maintained with Chinese market stakeholders, institutional investors, financial institutions, companies and external partners.
• The junior analyst is effectively managed, supported and clear on priorities, development goals and delivery expectations.

• Significant senior-level experience in corporate governance, investor stewardship, shareholder rights and responsibilities, and wider responsible investment practice, with the credibility to advise and influence sophisticated institutional-investor audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder-management, facilitation and communication skills, with proven ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex, sensitive or high-stakes discussions constructively across cultures.
• Strong programme-management capability, including the ability to lead multiple work streams, coordinate internal and external partners, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver high-quality outputs to deadline.
• Strong understanding of sustainability risks and opportunities in the agri-food sector, with particular insight into the China market,…