Job Description

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Reference number

407465
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Salary

60,000 - 65,000
Per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

Cereal & Oilseeds Engagement###

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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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a

Head of Arable Agronomy

for our Cereal & Oilseeds sector to work nationally across the UK. Flexibility to travel is essential along with a full UK driving licence.


As the national lead in agronomy for AHDB, this role has key responsibility for the development and delivery of agronomic activity across the business to ensure successful delivery and value for levy payers. You will guide and equip us with the knowledge and understanding of contemporary crop production systems and the agronomy industry in the UK, and will work closely with our research teams to deliver innovative and actionable guidance to growers.


We are looking for a proactive and strategic individual with proven leadership qualities, exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop key industry relationships. Significant experience in commercial arable agronomy is essential, along with a relevant degree, and a Basis Certificate in Crop Production & FACTS. Additional experience working in a research, sales/agronomy or chemical distribution is also required.


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 shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

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Job description

Help steer the technical development of key industry projects like RB209, Recommended Lists and Fungicide Dose Response Provide insight to AHDB on contemporary crop production systems, fungicide programs, nutrition and commercial activity of UK cereal crop production Be a technical representative for AHDB through public speaking at events, shows and media Maintain BASIS Qualification status whilst continuing to build personal knowledge from across the industry Work closely with the Sector Director to ensure successful delivery of sector strategy Provide leadership for activities, agronomic guidance, training and support Ensure a coordinated approach to creation and delivery of levy payer facing activity, materials, tools and messages to deliver benefits Ensure proactive feedback mechanisms from levy payer facing activity which feed into business priorities and strategy Be seen as a point of contact with the Sector Chair, Council members and external stakeholders for matters relating to agronomic activity, both commercial and technical Support the Sector Director with a strong understanding of the industry landscape and its challenges, championing the sector externally and internally whilst always ensuring a high level of support and delivery Develop and maintain a strong profile and connection, providing industry representation where required - Defra committees, industry groups, as well as commentating, networking, and building supply chain relationships ###

Person specification

Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or related discipline, with Basis Certificate in Crop Production & FACTS is essential (Basis Diploma in Agronomy is an advantage, although not essential) Significant commercial arable agronomy experience, and experience working with government agencies, research and commercial organisations Proven leadership skills, with experience leading others to develop, grow and achieve their potential Excellent networking skills and confident building and maintaining relationships Experience working with and delivering strategic plans Ideally located in England, with a valid full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel across the UK

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 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4 x 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

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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
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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 .

Apply and further information

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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