Job Description

Details

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Reference number

442810

Salary

48,000 - 51,000
48,000-51,000 per annum, depending on experience
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

12 Month Contract

Business area

Farming Systems

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 Cereal Product Quality Scientist

on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.


This pivotal role provides technical and strategic leadership on genetic improvement, food and feed quality and safety in UK cereals and oilseeds and supports the Farming Systems Director and Head of Farming Systems and Research, while acting as the strategic lead for designated cross-sector/division technical topics.


We are looking for a skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate, who also has an understanding of the development and management of research projects and programmes, along with substantial industry or post-graduate research experience in a field of study relevant to food and feed safety in UK cereals and oilseeds

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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

Be a UK authority and provide technical and strategic leadership on genetic improvement, food and feed quality and safety in UK cereals and oilseeds Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to understand challenges facing UK cereals and oilseeds Maintain a close relationship with food and feed trade associations and industry stakeholders Represent AHDB in engaging with a wide range of external stakeholders including government, funding bodies, national and international research organisations Promote AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds-funded research and disseminate key messages and findings of research projects Ensure delivery of value for money from AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds-funded research and maintain a clear understanding of aims, milestones and deliverables, and providing scientific and state-of-the-art information to the Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council and colleagues within AHDB to enable sound judgements to be made Ensure prudent financial management of project portfolio in liaison with contractors, project and finance administrators and AHDB?s finance department Lead and communicate an industry programme of mycotoxin management Lead the projects on quality testing of export wheat

Person specification

Substantial industry or post-graduate research experience in a field of study relevant to food and feed safety in UK cereals and oilseeds, ideally with knowledge of the agriculture industry An understanding of the development and management of research projects and programmes Awareness of relevant legislation and policy Ability to translate research outputs into practice with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong project management skills with a high attention to detail Excellent planning and organising skills An analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach

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