Job Description

Details

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Reference number

433403

Salary

25,000 - 25,500
25,000 - 25,500 per annum, depending on experience
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

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

Trainee Analyst

with an anticipated start date of early January 2026. We offer hybrid working, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home.


In this role you will have the opportunity to understand and communicate the detail of domestic and global food production and consumption trends, agricultural commodity markets, government policy and environment and to get out into the food supply chain to present and discuss these matters with key stakeholders.


We expect a lot from our Trainee Analyst. You will hit the ground running, assisting with and taking on board analytical projects both small and large, always with the support of senior team members and more formal training. AHDB takes training and development seriously, and there are a plethora of self-directed and external learning opportunities.

How the Trainee Analyst Scheme works?

The Trainee Analyst will be employed on a permanent contract but will participate in a development programme lasting 18 months. At completion of the 18-month programme, a permanent role will be available within the Economics & Analysis and Environment department in line with business requirements.


The main priority of the programme is a series of placements across the key functions within the Economics and Analysis department:

Market specialists and benchmarking - for either arable or livestock, following trends in the domestic and global agricultural markets and understanding what's driving them, so we can provide explanation, insight and outlooks. You will also get to experience how we collate data on-farm to drive our analysis of cost of production and farm margins through our Farmbench programme. Retail and consumer insight - focusing on consumer trends and understanding the demand drivers for agricultural produce. We would seek to understand what people trust and buy when eating out and in the supermarket. How can our stakeholders maximise opportunities for growth? What reputational factors, such as health, the environment and animal welfare, shape buying behaviours? Economist unit - specialising in economic and policy analysis as political changes impact agriculture. Our economists not only look at macro issues but also lead in the analysis of farm-level economics by reviewing farm business drivers. This team also manages our work on the emerging natural capital markets, including carbon markets and biodiversity net gain offsetting schemes to ensure our levy payers are kept fully informed regarding developments in these markets.

Job description

Our Trainee Analyst will support senior team members by assisting with research and analysis of agricultural market intelligence, trade and policy information, consumer and market trends, and environment. The work is varied, challenging and requires a considerable degree of initiative. It also offers a range of potential career development with regular on-and-off job training:

Assist with the preparation of analysis and its clear dissemination Follow existing data and information processes Contribute to small and medium-sized projects in consultation with other staff Keep abreast of appropriate industry developments Maintain effective working contact with internal staff Develop communication skills internally and externally

Person specification

Studying for, or attained, a professional qualification typically to degree standard, or equivalent experience An interest - and possible experience - in any of the following areas: agriculture sector/politics and economics/consumer and retail trends/environment Intellectual curiosity about how the world works and what drives decision making Strong numeracy and literacy skills - the ability both to work with numerical data and write about it Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to negotiate with a range of stakeholders across AHDB and the industry Experience of using modern IT applications, including PowerPoint and Excel Use of analytical packages such as Power BI is not essential, but it would be an advantage Good planning and organisation skills with a structured and methodical approach to any task, identifying priorities and setting deadlines Able to work collaboratively within a team environment A focus on internal and external customers Enthusiasm for learning A desire to seek new ideas and areas of research and development to provide solutions for levy payers and industry Keen to seek out new opportunities for learning and career progression

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 after training period 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