Chief Programme Officer; CPO

Position: Chief Programme Officer (CPO)
The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. Are you an experienced operational leader with a passion for high‑quality delivery, environmental impact and business growth? Our client is seeking a dynamic Chief Programme Officer (CPO) to drive excellence, innovation and sustainable growth across wider group operations.

About them:
As a mission‑aligned consultancy, our client delivers high‑quality environmental and nature‑based services that support strategic conservation goals. Our client is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. They manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres. But they can’t save nature alone.

So, they work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet. This role requires strategic agility, impartiality and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for two values‑aligned organisations. What you'll be doing:
Strategic & operational leadership