Job Description

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Reference number

439281

Salary

52,000 - 57,500
52,000-57,500 per annum, depending on experience
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

12 Months

Business area

Economics & Analysis

Type of role

Analytical

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

Lead Analyst (Cereals & Oilseeds)

to work on a hybrid basis two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.


This key role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideally starting January 2026, and has responsibility to lead on research, analysis, interpretation and communication of analytical insight and intelligence relating to cereals and oilseeds markets. We are looking for someone with strong experience and knowledge of combinable crop markets and supply chains, along with leadership skills to help mentor and develop future talent

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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

Lead and coordinate AHDB's work on the UK cereals supply and demand balance sheets, including communication with supply chain businesses, data gathering, validation, analysis and commentary Provide leadership of the analysis, interpretation and commentary relating to the cereals and oilseeds markets Act as a role model for analysts working in the area and across the wider division, demonstrating high-level analytical, influencing and communication skills Lead and mentor a team of analysts Work across areas to use skills, data and knowledge to add value and support to the development of both divisional and wider AHDB outputs and strategies Produce analysis and insight of direct relevance to key levy payer decisions, with key conclusions clearly communicated and strong evidence of material impact on business decisions Establish a reputation as the figurehead of AHDB analysis in the area, and be a trusted collaborator for key industry stakeholders, the media and government Develop new concepts and insights that challenge existing thinking and strongly influence the strategic direction of the industry

Person specification

Line management and leadership skills with proven ability to manage and support a team Professional qualification to at least degree standard in Economics/Agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience Knowledge of cereals and oilseeds supply chains with a high profile in industry Extensive experience preparing and delivering economic/market analysis that strongly influences industry Confident stakeholder communication skills; able to deliver and present technical concepts to a non-technical audience Analytical mindset and high attention to detail

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