Job Description

Details

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Reference number

442811

Salary

37,000 - 41,000
37,000-41,000 per annum, depending on experience
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Economics & Analysis

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

Senior Analys

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


This role has responsibility researching, analysing and interpreting livestock market information, and clearly communicating analytical insight and intelligence to AHDB and its levy payers. We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven individual with clear evidence of having prepared and communicated economic and market insight through a variety of sources. Knowledge or a background in the agriculture sector is preferred, although not essential.


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.

Job description

Prepare and disseminate analysis, interpretation and commentary relating to livestock agricultural commodity markets, farm businesses and the economic environment that they operate in, retail and consumer markets and/or trade policy Work across one or more analytical areas as required by Lead Analysts and Head of Operations to ensure timely delivery of the required outputs by the team and wider division Work with Lead Analysts, Analysts and Trainee Analysts to ensure that the team is producing relevant analysis with conclusions that are communicated accurately and clearly Manage and undertake specific analytical projects as agreed with your line manager Lead on detailed research on specific topics where required, producing written outputs with key messages clearly and effectively communicated Maintain close contact with industry, academics, government and media to ensure information remains relevant and is effectively disseminated Instigate and maintain significant contact with internal and external stakeholders and regularly perform presentations to levy payers and other interested parties Be a key contact in the division for members of the industry and high-profile key stakeholders relating to the analysis being conducted

Person specification

Significant experience of preparing and delivering economic/market analysis, ideally within the agriculture sector, although not essential Professional qualification to at least degree standard in economics/agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience Experience of using modern IT applications including Excel and PowerPoint (Power BI is also preferred although not essential) High level of attention to detail Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills Experience of leading a small team Good interpersonal and communication skills

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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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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