Rory McKnight McIps

Rory McKnight MCIPS is an accomplished Programme Manager at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), with extensive experience in managing agricultural and environmental projects. Rory currently oversees the delivery of the Farm Investment Fund within the Farming and Countryside Programme, supporting significant investment in technology and infrastructure for the agricultural sector. Rory also leads a team in developing a future regulatory model that aligns with the UK Government's Agricultural Transition Plan. Previous roles include Senior Project Manager at Defra, where focus was on payment delivery to landowners post-Brexit, and Project Manager at NHS Digital, managing GP data initiatives. Rory's career began with various roles at Defra and Shared Services Connected Limited, emphasizing finance and procurement processes. Rory holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from Northumbria University and a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.