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Job description

The Agroecology Learning Collective (TALC) Project Coordinator

• Duration: Fixed term until Jan 28
• Location: Based in the UK, working remotely, but with capacity to travel for in person meetings and workshops.
• Hours: 3 days per week (24 hours)
• Remuneration: £19,468.80 pro rata salary (£32,448 full time) Including a 3% statutory pension contribution and 16.8 days pro rata holiday allowance (28 days full time). 
• Reporting to: TALC Steering Committee
• Working closely with: TALC Comms Coordinator and TALC Academy Developer
• Supported by: Designated Steering Committee link person
• losing date for applications: 17th February 2026
• Interview date: week commencing 2nd March 2026
• Start date: ASAP 

About TALC

The Agroecology Learning Collective (TALC) is a UK-based network committed to transforming land-based education by strengthening the skills, knowledge and capacity needed for a regenerative, climate-resilient future. TALC brings together agroecological trainers, learning centres, demonstration farms, mentors, advisors and practitioners to collaborate, share expertise and build coherent pathways into agroecological landwork.

TALC aims to:

• Provide a central knowledge and information hub for learners, trainers and centres of learning. TALC is developing an accessible, comprehensive hub of resources, guidance, tools and shared learning materials to support high-quality agroecological education across the UK.
• Act as a recognised authority within the sector, promoting agroecology and building the case for greater investment in agroecological training. TALC advocates for the importance of agroecology in addressing climate, biodiversity and food-system challenges, and works to strengthen the policy and funding environment for training.
• Stimulate and support the development of new courses that fill gaps in current training provision. Through sector mapping, consultation and collaboration, TALC identifies unmet training needs and supports organisations to design and deliver new programmes.
• Coordinate and collaborate on strategies to enable equitable access to training. TALC works to reduce structural and practical barriers to participation, ensuring that agroecological training is more accessible to diverse learners.
• Build regional, national and international networks of trainers across different farming sectors. Taking a networked approach, TALC aims to convene training hubs and practitioner groups, strengthening collaboration and professional development across horticulture, mixed farming, agroforestry, pastoral systems and beyond.

TALC is guided by a Steering Committee composed of organisations and individuals with deep expertise in agroecology, education and land-based practice. Operating as a remote network with activities across the UK, TALC is building a collaborative, connected and forward-looking infrastructure for agroecological learning.

TALC has been awarded grant funding from Esmee Fairbairn to develop the initiative. The Landworkers’ Alliance is playing the role of fiscal host for the grant period, which includes hosting employment for TALC staff.

Mode of Working

The postholder will be required to work autonomously, with regular and committed support from other TALC staff and Steering Committee members. 

The team will collaboratively design, deliver and review work plans, establish project strategies and maintain structures for communication and mutual support. TALC operates without a central office; staff work remotely, with travel required for meetings, visits and events. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

A regular working pattern is required, though some flexibility can be offered. An additional paid week of leave is provided around late December.

TALC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusive working practices. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented and marginalised groups. The role requires the use of personal IT equipment; please get in touch if this presents a barrier.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The coordinator will play a central role in developing the initiative, fostering participation and building the collective while supporting the organisation’s growth and impact. They will lead on developing TALC against its objectives including developing the website to become a central knowledge hub for trainers, centres of learning and learners; Building stakeholder participation, facilitating knowledge sharing and CPD; stimulating the development of new courses and events to help fill gaps.

The postholder will also be responsible for overseeIng  operational delivery, managing  the budget and timeline and  leading  on monitoring and evaluation

This role combines operational input and strategic contribution to ensure TALC develops in-line with its objectives. 

Specific responsibilities and outputs of this role

• Build the network and ensure that TALC continues to develop with active participation from stakeholders and members, hosting consultations and developing themed member working groups.
• Organise online and in person knowledge sharing events for individuals and organisations involved in training. 
• Strategically develop projects and partnerships which help TALC to fulfil its objectives
• Develop and expand website content including compiling resources and signposting to training related information. 
• Build sector insights that can support TALC’s work and  partners knowledge base within the research and policy space.  
• Manage the overall budget and timeline for the TALC activities over the funded period. 
• Support fundraising and business development  for TALC, including taking a lead on bid writing.
• Ensure that TALC is measuring its impact and meeting grant outcomes, developing appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks to support this. 
• Coordinate and attend TALC steering committee meetings, feeding into strategic discussions and acting on decisions made by the group. 
• Work closely with Steering Committee members and external partners to develop TALC’s governance framework.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This role requires skills and experiences in the following areas:

Essential 

• A passion and commitment to movement led change to develop food sovereignty, agroecology, land and climate justice. 
• A good understanding (from direct experience) of the agroecological education sector with all its specificities, opportunities and obstacles. 
• A demonstrable interest in increasing the quality, coherency and accessibility of training in the sector. 
• The capacity to strategically plan and develop projects with input from multiple stakeholders.
• A strong capacity to coordinate projects, including managing multiple activities and seeking and incorporating the input of a range of stakeholders. 
• Experience of building up and managing a network, ideally within the agroecological sector.
• Experience in organising, facilitating and presenting at events and meetings in person and online
• Strong project management skills, including budget management
• Experience in partnership development and fundraising
• Good IT skills including in Wordpress website platform (or similar)  to make edits and develop content.
• Experience of working remotely and the ability to develop work plans, monitor progress, self manage and work independently, seek help as needed and report on work done.
• Willing to travel for occasional workshops and team meetings. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable 

• Knowledge of governance models and experience of developing membership structures

Application information

In order to address any potential unconscious bias in our selection process we are committed to anonymising applications.  Please provide your name and contact details in the main body of your application email only. Please remove your name and contact details from your CV, responses to questions and any other supporting documents.

Please send (max) 2 page cover letter written response or (max) five minutes audio video with reference to the job description and person specification telling us:

• Why do you want to work in this role?
• What do you see as the key challenges and opportunities for agroecological training in the UK?
• How might TALC sit within this picture and what challenges do you think you might face within your role?
• How do you meet the criteria for this role?

Please also attach a short CV (max two pages), this can be written, or an audio or video file, and the contact details of two people we can approach for references. Please note that applications and CVs longer than the length limit will not be considered.

Please send your application to admin@landworkersalliance.org.uk with ‘Application to the role TALC Project Coordinator’ in the subject heading. Deadline for applications is 17th February. 

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss any aspect of this role in advance of applying please contact us (admin@landworkersalliance.org.uk) and we will try our best to respond. Please email us well in advance of the closing date.

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