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Agriculture Insights Manager - Red Meat

Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

Department
Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
Location
Coventry
Openings
1 post
Grade
Other
Salary
£39,000 to £45,000
Closing
Closed
Profession
Analysis and Statistics
Contract
Permanent
Security clearance
BPSS
Working pattern
Full-time

Job summary

Join us as an Agriculture Insights Manager (Senior Analyst – Red Meat) and help deliver trusted market intelligence and analytical insight to support the UK red meat industry. This role works on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home.

Reporting to the Lead Analyst, you will lead the delivery of analytical insight and market intelligence for the livestock sector, ensuring AHDB provides timely, evidence-based information that supports levy payer decision-making. Working closely with colleagues, industry stakeholders and external partners, you will identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, translating complex data into clear and practical insights for the industry

You will be an experienced analyst with strong economic, market or sector analysis expertise, who can combine technical knowledge with excellent communication skills while comfortably managing projects, engaging stakeholders and supporting the development of analytical excellence across the team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the future of British agriculture and can deliver high-quality insight that helps businesses make informed decisions.

About AHDBWe are the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers, growers and processors, often where no one else can or will.

We share the expert, evidence-based research and reports that inform on-farm decision making. We promote British produce to the UK public through domestic marketing campaigns, and we identify and open new global export opportunities to help farm businesses grow.

We provide the evidence and information to help levy payers be more sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.

What they’re looking for

  • Degree-level qualification in economics, agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Significant experience of producing and communicating economic, market or industry analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Strong planning, organisational and project management skills
  • Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job description

  • Produce trusted market intelligence and analytical insight for the UK red meat sector
  • Analyse agricultural, economic, consumer and trade data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
  • Lead analytical projects from design through to publication, ensuring outputs are accurate and relevant
  • Translate complex information into clear reports, presentations, market commentary and industry updates
  • Act as a recognised source of expertise on red meat markets and supply chains
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with industry stakeholders, government and academia
  • Support and develop analytical excellence across the team, providing guidance and coaching where appropriate
  • Represent AHDB at industry events, stakeholder meetings and media engagements as required

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) (opens in a new window)
  • 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

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Selection process

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.

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