Director of Development

Regenagri is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director of Development to lead the strategic growth, development, and implementation of its programmes and services.

The role combines programmes development and implementation, and related operational management, with responsibilities for overseeing new initiatives, clients onboarding, and implementation projects.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial experience in agricultural commodity supply chains, raw material sourcing, and sustainability certification, gained within international retailers, brands, or supply chain organisations.

Working closely with senior management and internal teams, the Director will ensure that programmes are successful, operationally effective, and aligned with Regenagri’s long term goals.

Full-time

United Kingdom / EU (Hybrid, with flexibility for remote working)

Reporting to: CEO

• Support Regenagri’s development, identifying new expansion opportunities and markets
• Develop and oversee strategic relationships with brands, retailers, agricultural supply chain organisations, certification bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and report to the CEO market needs and opportunities
• Oversee operations related to new programme development, implementation, and client onboarding.
• Manage projects, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the international expansion and adoption of Regenagri’s standards and certification programmes.

• Oversee operations and implementation of existing as well as new programmes and services.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Ensure new programmes are supported by appropriate operational processes, documentation, systems, and quality controls.
• Manage the transition of new programmes into ongoing operations, ensuring effective handover and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior management to align activities with organisational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including significant experience in business development, supply chain management, sustainability programmes.
• At least 10 years work experience, in a management role, within international retailers, brands, agricultural commodity traders, or raw material sourcing organisations.
• In-depth understanding of agricultural commodity sourcing and supply chains, including procurement practices, supplier relationships, traceability, and sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Extensive experience with sustainability standards and certification schemes across different sectors and commodities, including knowledge of certification, auditing, assurance, and chain-of-custody systems.
• Experience across multiple agricultural commodities, such as cotton, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, grains, or livestock.
• Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, organisational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Good written and spoken English.

Regenagri is a global regenerative agriculture initiative dedicated to addressing soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The organisation supports farms and businesses in transitioning towards regenerative farming systems that improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, reduce carbon…