Unearthodox is seeking Programme Managers for our next Umbrella Theme and our Exploration Co-lab.

Organisation

At Unearthodox, we work at the intersection of systems change, social innovation and regenerative futures. We bring together diverse actors, ask difficult questions, and design long-cycle initiatives that explore new ways of addressing complex environmental and social challenges.

We are a small, international and highly collaborative organisation, committed to working in ways that are thoughtful, adaptive and aligned with our values, while remaining operationally robust and responsible.

Your Role Awaits at Unearthodox

As Programme Manager for the Umbrella Theme Programme, you will steward Unearthodox’s flagship, long-cycle thematic programme. Each Umbrella Theme unfolds over a defined three-year period, creating space for deep inquiry, sense-making and the emergence of new narratives. You will hold the programme end-to-end, from framing and design, through delivery and learning, to closure and transition toward future themes. Your role is to maintain coherence, direction and momentum over time, while staying responsive to learning and emergence.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with complexity, holding the bigger picture, and enabling change through people.

Is this you?

You are comfortable working in long-cycle, evolving programmes where outcomes emerge over time. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and you’re skilled at creating clarity for others in complex and fast-evolving contexts.

You enjoy convening diverse actors, building trust across ecosystems, and holding responsibility while remaining open to learning and adaptation. Experience with systems change, social innovation, sustainability or regenerative practice is a strong asset.

You have experience in complex change contexts and are skilled at synthesising insights from research and partners into clear programme decisions. You know how to convene and facilitate diverse stakeholders, designing gatherings and reflective processes that foster alignment, learning and collaboration.

You build trust across ecosystems, manage external partners with clarity and care, and hold responsibility while remaining open and adaptive.

Experience with systems change, social innovation, or regenerative practice is a strong asset.

Why Unearthodox

You’ll join a small, globally distributed team working at the forefront of social innovation for nature. We value curiosity, collaboration, care and learning and we create space for people to bring their full selves to the work. If you find alignment with our mission, resonate with our beliefs, and see yourself described in the profile above, then don't hesitate. Apply now! We're eager to welcome someone as passionate and driven as you to our team.

How to apply

Please submit your application via the following link.

Programme Manager - Exploration Co-Lab

Location: Flexible (remote within +/- 4 hours CET)
Type of contract: Fixed-term (until December 2027); 70%
Start date: April 2026

Organisation

At Unearthodox, we're making space for as many people as possible to rewrite the narrative of nature conservation.
We believe in a world that not only values nature but actively works to regenerate it. By bridging gaps, fostering unique collaborations, and challenging the status quo, we're working to catalyse futures where nature and society thrive.

Dive into a journey of innovation, co-creation, and transformative change with us.

Your Role Awaits at Unearthodox

As Programme Manager for the Exploration Co-Lab (hereafter “the Co-Lab”), you will steward a cohort-based programme that supports systems innovators working across diverse domains and geographies.

You’ll hold the programme end-to-end, shaping direction, coordinating delivery, and ensuring momentum across successive cohorts. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of strategy and execution, where learning, relationships and delivery continuously inform one another.

As Programme Manager for the Co-Lab, you will steward an outward-facing, highly relational programme that convenes systems innovators, partners and ecosystem across geographies.

The Co-Lab places a strong emphasis on multi-stakeholder engagement, narrative-building and ecosystem connection, supporting innovators while also strengthening pathways for influence, collaboration and impact beyond the cohort itself.

What you’ll be doing

You will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Co-Lab, from cohort design through implementation and reflection;
• Coordinate contributors, partners and resources to ensure a coherent and high-quality programme experience;
• Strengthen the Co-Lab's connection to the wider ecosystem, ensuring learning and relationships transfer into influence, collaboration and long-term impact beyond the program itself;
• Integrate learning and sense-making into ongoing programme evolution;
• Support innovators to navigate systemic barriers, build legitimacy and strengthen pathways to influence.

Is this you?

You are comfortable working in evolving, multi-stakeholder contexts where outcomes are not fully defined. You combine strong organisational skills with relational sensitivity, and you enjoy bringing structure, rhythm and momentum to complex work.

You’re motivated by systemic change, thrive in collaborative environments, and are confident holding responsibility while working closely with others.

Experience working in or alongside incubators, accelerators, labs or innovation support programmes is valuable, alongside a strong orientation towards ecosystem-level work.

Why Unearthodox?

You’ll join a small, globally distributed team working at the forefront of social innovation for nature. We value curiosity, collaboration, care and learning and we create space for people to bring their full selves to the work.

If you find alignment with our mission, resonate with our beliefs, and see yourself described in the profile above, then don't hesitate. Apply now! We're eager to welcome someone as passionate and driven as you to our team.

How to apply

Please submit your application via the following link.