Job Description

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Reference number

423791
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Salary

68,000 - 75,000
68,000-75,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

Data Programmes###

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

Head of Collaboration (Data Programmes) - Agriculture

to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home. Flexibility to travel to meetings and conferences across the UK is also essential.


This role has responsibility for leading a number of strategic agriculture industry data projects and systems and will be a key part of driving a culture change across the industry around increased collaboration. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can engage and inspire both executive and junior-level stakeholders to embrace industry collaboration and co-design while developing and executing a comprehensive collaboration strategy that aligns with our goals and objectives.


The ideal candidate would be someone who has extensive experience engaging with a farmer audience as well as with b2b industry 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.

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Job description

Be part of a small team leading a key AHDB and industry data project Develop and execute a comprehensive industry engagement and collaboration strategy, initially targeted around the one or two key cross-industry AHDB digital projects Work with teams to develop key stakeholder engagement artefacts and approaches Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the industry Be a key part of a cultural shift towards improved collaboration and co-design across the industry Engage and inspire individuals and teams to embrace strategic data projects and data sharing across the industry Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations, technology stakeholders and industry leaders to service AHDB's wider goals and objectives Manage a small team of collaboration and engagement specialists, allocating resources effectively to support the overall aims Take ownership of project communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure effective visibility and collaboration Contribute to the development of strategic business plans to support applications for external funding ###

Person specification

Hold a relevant degree or have significant experience in similar roles, with a strong knowledge of the agricultural industry, across the different sectors Proven track record of successfully leading collaboration and engagement initiatives Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage AHDB staff and external stakeholders at all levels Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Experience in driving engagement and fostering innovation and collaboration Experience developing business plan documentation Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology delivery for a broad range of audiences A valid full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel to meetings/conferences across the UK as and when required

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

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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