Lead Production Economist - AgricultureJobsGoPublic
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Production Economist to join our Economics team.
As AHDB's senior specialist in on-farm economics, you will play a key role in helping levy payers, industry stakeholders and policymakers understand the financial performance, competitiveness and long-term sustainability of UK farming businesses. You will lead AHDB's research, analysis and interpretation of agricultural production economics for our sectors.
The role’s focus is on the development of economic insights relating to farm performance, cost of production and enterprise profitability. This will require undertaking economic modelling, interpreting complex data sets and providing evidence-based analysis that supports business and policy decision making.
We are looking for someone with significant experience in agricultural economics, farm business analysis or a related discipline, together with a strong understanding of UK agricultural production systems. As a recognised expert in production economics, you will be a confident and credible professional, capable of building strong relationships across industry and government, leading projects, influencing stakeholders and identifying opportunities to strengthen AHDB's economic insight and impact.
This role follows a hybrid working pattern, working from our Coventry HQ and remotely from home.
About AHDB
We 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 help levy payers learn more, sell more and export more to remain sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.
Job description
Lead the research, analysis and communication of agricultural production economics across AHDB sectors
Deliver high-quality economic modelling, cost of production analysis and farm business performance insights
Develop and enhance benchmarking approaches, identifying opportunities for improved data sharing and automation
Scope, manage and deliver projects that assess the impacts of policy, market and productivity changes on farm businesses
Work collaboratively across AHDB to provide economic expertise that supports strategic priorities and sector activities
Build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry and research stakeholders
Represent AHDB within external technical forums, benchmarking groups and industry networks
Provide leadership, coaching and development support to colleagues within the Economics team with line management responsibility for an economist
Person specification
Degree-level qualification in agricultural economics, economics or another relevant numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
Significant experience of agricultural economic analysis, including farm business performance and cost of production modelling
Strong understanding of UK agricultural production systems and the factors influencing farm profitability
Experience working with complex data sets, economic models and analytical tools to generate actionable insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex economic concepts to varied audiences
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience of working collaboratively across industry, government or research environments
Benefits
35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 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
A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
Recognition awards throughout the year
Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings
Things you need to know
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Selection process details
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
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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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Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
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Telephone : 02476 935722
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Further information
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