Head of engagement - cereals & oilseeds - united kingdom, united kingdom

at the agriculture and horticulture development board (ahdb), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. working at ahdb, you wont just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, youll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

we are currently recruiting for a head of engagement for the cereals & oilseeds sector. this high-profile role has responsibility for the development and delivery of our farmer and industry engagement and knowledge exchange activities in the cereals & oilseeds sector. the successful candidate will act as a vital link between ahdb and the sector.

a proven track record of effective relationship building is a must for this role, as is having the confidence to engage a wide range of stakeholders including growers, processors, government and other organisations and professionals throughout the supply chain.

leading a team of experts across the uk, the role is field based therefore flexibility to travel is essential along with proven leadership skills and expertise in this sector.

work closely with cereals & oilseeds sector council and director - stakeholder engagement to contribute to successful delivery of the sector strategy, whilst maintaining and developing partnerships with key stakeholders across the cereals & oilseeds industry

develop and maintain a strong profile and connection with the sector, providing industry representation where required to government committees, industry groups as well as commentating, networking, and building supply chain relationships

engage with and understand sector needs and the knowledge exchange landscape for the cereals & oilseeds sector (nationally and internationally)

be seen as a point of contact for the sector with sector chair, council members and external stakeholders for matters relating to the engagement teams area of activity

provide operational and line management of all staff within the cereals & oilseeds engagement team, including direct line management of senior staff

work with the director - stakeholder engagement to set fair and meaningful kpis for engagement and knowledge exchange within the cereals & oilseeds sector

ensure there are proactive feedback mechanisms from levy payer facing activity which feed into ahdb priorities and strategy

substantial experience and technical knowledge within the cereals & oilseeds sector and its stakeholder organisations, and ideally hold a relevant degree or qualification in agricultural or related discipline

a skilled communicator with a proven track record of delivering effective farmer and industry engagement activity and presenting to senior industry audiences

accomplished results driven manager with experience of setting stretch operational objectives and motivating teams to achieve targets

competent working with government agencies and commercial organisations to develop business opportunities

capable of managing significant budgets to high levels of governance

proven experience in developing and delivering strategic plans

flexibility to travel as part of the role

the benefits.

we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

hybrid working - a mix of working at our head quarters in stoneleigh and remotely from home

an extensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)

a single private medical health scheme

life assurance cover (4 x salary)

a market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with legal & general

excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan

applause awards every three months we celebrate employees who embrace our values; the core moral principles that are at the heart of everything we do

ambitious in agriculture awards annual awards announced at staff conference in december

access to the governments tax-free childcare scheme

perkbox membership giving you free access to a huge number of online discounts and savings

apply now or call if you require any further information.

please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

at ahdb, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. this applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

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