Head Of Agriculture

Lantra have a number of Heads of Industry who liaise with industry to understand business needs and opportunities for Lantra., As our industry expert you will work with industry bodies and key stakeholders (including employers) to identify skills needs, gaps and validated product opportunities. In addition to developing new opportunities with partners that align with Lantra's charitable objectives for careers and research.

The role is focussed on active and purposeful engagement with wider government, policymakers, and key industry stakeholders to position Lantra as the 'voice of industry', based on industry growth strategies and the provision of quality assured solutions for the dairy farming industry, and wider agriculture.

We are now looking for a Head of Industry; Head of Agriculture to join our team on a full- time permanent basis. This is an office-based role with the opportunity to work from home up to three days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, clear communicator with strong presentation skills to join our leading organisation.

With 5 years + experience in agriculture, preferably the dairy farming industry we are looking for a strategic thinker who can identify opportunities and build a strong understanding of dairy farming industry needs., To be considered as the Head of Agriculture, you will need:

• 5+ years of experience in agriculture (preferably in the dairy farming industry)


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills at a senior level


• Ability to analyse and interpret data


• Ability to think strategically


• Ability to project manage


• Ability to develop and close on business opportunities


• Understanding of dairy farming industry, and wider agriculture


• Understanding of qualifications and awards


• Understanding of training delivery


• Experience of B2B engagement and gathering industry insight and knowledge



• Experience of developing a business of plan


• Experience of developing new business opportunities
  
  What sectors do you have experience working in? required


Academic & Education
Animal Health & Nutrition
Arable & Agronomy
Crop Science & Nutrition
Dairy
Engineering
Environment & Ecology
Equestrian
Farm Work & Management
Food & Fresh Produce
Genetics & Breeding
Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
Financial & Accountancy Services
Livestock
Machinery
Poultry
Property, Land & Estates Management
Sales & Marketing
Software & Precision Technology
Technical
Trading & Purchasing

Where are you currently based? required
Are you eligible to work in the UK? required
Do you have a full UK driving licence? required