Applicants should have substantial poultry industry experience and a strong understanding of current sector challenges and opportunities, including production systems, economics, policy developments, sustainability, animal health and welfare, and market trends. Experience in consultancy, research, technical services, commercial management or a related field would be highly advantageous.

From the outset, the successful candidate will take ownership of projects and client relationships, with opportunities to lead major industry initiatives, develop new areas of expertise and contribute to the strategic direction of our poultry work. Whilst the primary focus of the role is poultry, there may be occasional opportunities to support wider livestock projects where relevant expertise can add value.

Whilst much of the work will be home or office-based, the applicant must also be able to travel throughout England and Wales and occasionally Ireland and elsewhere for short periods of time. This will be for meetings with existing and prospective clients and to attend relevant events to represent ADAS and for networking.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver technical and strategic consultancy projects for poultry sector clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, supply chain businesses, industry bodies and government clients.
• Analyse technical, economic and industry data to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations and technical publications.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the poultry sector.
• Prepare proposals and costed bids for consultancy projects.
• Represent ADAS at industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder events.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the wider livestock team.

Attributes Required

ADAS requires its employees to demonstrate energy, responsibility and curiosity, which lead to the delivery of results. In addition to these general attributes, applicants will need to demonstrate/ possess the following:

• Significant experience within the poultry sector, ideally gained through technical, commercial, consultancy, research or operational roles.
• A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector.
• A degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience.
• A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent report writing skills, an ability to evaluate information and to draw conclusions and recommendations.
• Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft Office programs including MS Word to write reports and MS Excel for data handling.
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, in English.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector.
• A working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff.

Salary And Benefits

• Negotiable depending on experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Health Cash Plan.
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development.
• Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.