Job Description

Details

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Reference number

434492

Salary

38,000 - 41,000
38,000-41,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Animal Breeding & Product Quality

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Coventry

About the job

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a

Beef Breeding Projects Manager

to work Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis. This role will involve attending our HQ in Coventry, usually 2 days per week, working from home and at off-site meetings. A full UK driving licence is essential along with the flexibility to travel when required.


Working closely with the Lead Animal Genetics Expert, this role is responsible for managing the practical application and delivery of our research and development programme for beef genetics, from initial concept through to final reporting, by engaging with key stakeholders across the sector.


Experience or strong knowledge of the beef industry is essential, along with the confidence to build credibility and trust with breeders, farmers and industry bodies. We are looking for a skilled and proactive project manager with a background/degree in biological or agricultural sciences. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role will focus on engaging with external stakeholders.


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 won't just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you'll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Job description

Be the main point of contact for beef genetics projects and deliver these to support the beef genetic services Manage practical delivery of data collection projects on farm, working with farmers and other project participants to translate project requirements into practical on-farm protocols Negotiate and liaise with breeders, farmers, industry bodies and other stakeholders involved in AHDB genetics research projects Actively seek and pursue funding opportunities to collect more data to support genetic evaluations Establish and maintain contact with the industry through participation in meetings, events and open days Maintain and update scientific and technical knowledge Manage a range of external contracts to ensure research deliverables are achieved Liaise with a wide range of external stakeholders including breed societies, breeding companies and processors Support the Lead Animal Genetics Expert in delivery of national beef evaluations activity Ensure processes are in place for accurate data collection from partner farmers in projects Coordinate and administer relevant governance and working groups

Person specification

Knowledge of, or experience in the beef industry and ability to work with farmers Relevant degree or equivalent knowledge in biological, agricultural or related discipline Proven track record in project management Clear evidence of organisational and negotiating skills Ability to collate/manage data and learn new software Good written and oral communicator A valid full UK driving licence with the ability to travel

Benefits

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

35 hours per week, to include hybrid working 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4x salary) A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan Recognition awards throughout the year Access to the Government's tax-free childcare scheme Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we'll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.


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



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk Telephone : 02476 935722
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: hr@ahdb.org.uk