Job Description
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 wont just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, youll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.Covering Scotland, we are currently recruiting for a Cereals and Oilseeds Knowledge Exchange Manager on a permanent basis. This role requires a strong communicator with excellent facilitation skills who is also able to establish credibility amongst Cereal & Oilseed levy payers and stakeholders in Scotland. Working to key operational and business plan targets, this role also plays a huge part in delivering a world class knowledge and information delivery service to farmers, therefore specialist agriculture experience is essential.Deliver a range of activities covering Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Exchange (including conferences, workshops, meetings, webinars and podcasts) within Cereals & Oilseeds, ensuring that expertise and engagement is maintained and enhancedIncrease the engagement of, and with, Levy Payers and Stakeholders to achieve the targets set and agreedDeliver projects within the budget allocated, providing accurate and appropriate reporting informationProvide levy payer feedback to the wider team and research function to help contribute to the delivery of priorities and requirements.Write and deliver information to promote both the sector and AHDB products and servicesBe involved in a range of business development campaigns, projects and initiatives as the first line of contact for levy payers and stakeholdersEstablish and maintain contact with the industry through participation in meetings/events/open days and conferences when neededDetailed knowledge of farming with relevant sector experience, ideally having gained a BASIS certificate or other technical qualification, although not essentialPractical hands-on experience facilitating and delivering Knowledge Exchange activities at farmer meetings and high-profile conferencesA skilled communicator who can speak with authority and write clearly and effectivelyConfident to work with and lead industry partners.Proactive individual with proven experience developing innovative and effective Knowledge Exchange approachesExcellent project management capabilitiesMust live within the region and have the flexibility to travel on a regular basisBenefits here are just a few things we offer to attract and retain the right peopleAn extensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of Bank Holidays)A single private medical health schemeLife assurance cover (4 x salary)A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & GeneralApplause Awards every three months we celebrate employees who embrace our values; the core moral principles that are at the heart of everything we doAmbitious in Agriculture Awards annual awards announced at staff conference in DecemberAccess to government Childcare Voucher SchemePerkbox membership this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings.Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development planApply now or call if you require any further information.Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.Ref: (MP)