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Head of Collaboration (Data Programmes) - Agriculture
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Collaboration (Data Programmes) - Agriculture to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home. Flexibility to travel to meetings and conferences across the UK is also essential.
This role has responsibility for leading a number of strategic agriculture industry data projects and systems and will be a key part of driving a culture change across the industry around increased collaboration. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can engage and inspire both executive and junior-level stakeholders to embrace industry collaboration and co-design while developing and executing a comprehensive collaboration strategy that aligns with our goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has extensive experience engaging with a farmer audience as well as with b2b industry stakeholders.
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.
Department
Data Programmes
Work Base
Office-based
Location
Coventry, Warwickshire
Salary Range
£68,000-£75,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Total Hours (per week)
35
Closing Date
07/09/2025
Responsibilities
- Be part of a small team leading a key AHDB and industry data project
- Develop and execute a comprehensive industry engagement and collaboration strategy, initially targeted around the one or two key cross-industry AHDB digital projects
- Work with teams to develop key stakeholder engagement artefacts and approaches
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the industry
- Be a key part of a cultural shift towards improved collaboration and co-design across the industry
- Engage and inspire individuals and teams to embrace strategic data projects and data sharing across the industry
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations, technology stakeholders and industry leaders to service AHDB’s wider goals and objectives
- Manage a small team of collaboration and engagement specialists, allocating resources effectively to support the overall aims
- Take ownership of project communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure effective visibility and collaboration
- Contribute to the development of strategic business plans to support applications for external funding
Essential Criteria
- Hold a relevant degree or have significant experience in similar roles, with a strong knowledge of the agricultural industry, across the different sectors
- Proven track record of successfully leading collaboration and engagement initiatives
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage AHDB staff and external stakeholders at all levels
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in driving engagement and fostering innovation and collaboration
- Experience developing business plan documentation
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology delivery for a broad range of audiences
- A valid full UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel to meetings/conferences across the UK as and when required
The benefits…
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
Apply now, or call 024 7693 5722 if you require any further information.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
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