Farm Liaison Manager (Dairy)

We are currently recruiting for two Dairy Farm Liaison Managers covering either Shropshire, Staffordshire & Cheshire or Cumbria, Dumfries & Galloway regions. Both are available on a fixed term contract until September 2027 and a full UK driving licence is essential along with the flexibility to travel.

This newly established role is funded by the UK – Dairy Carbon Network project with the aim of testing multiple carbon saving measures on commercial British dairy farms throughout the UK. The role has responsibility for the collection and monitoring of data for specific regional farms, building trusting relationships with participating farmers and research partners to help facilitate the delivery of the programme.

We are looking for an engaging and motivated individual with specialist knowledge in the dairy sector, working with and facilitating groups of farmers and industry representatives. Further knowledge of mitigation strategies for greenhouse gas emissions is also needed.

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 shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Responsibilities 

• Co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the UK – Dairy Carbon Network project on farm
  Build a relationship of trust and respect with participating farmers in the farm network, and with research associates, to ensure genuine, joined-up, complimentary and mutually supportive three-way working
• Be a local contact point for project engagement with relevant dairy farmers
• Engage with project stakeholders for cohesive working
• Collect and monitor on-farm physical data
• Liaise and be the point of contact for the research institutes with the farmer
• Proactively encourage and monitor the implementation of on-farm mitigation, using motivation techniques to keep farmer interest and progress
• Provide accurate and appropriate reporting information for the monitoring and evaluation of the project activity and outputs
• Deliver project activity within the budget allocated and provide accurate and appropriate accountability to the Senior GB Farm Networks Manager
• Liaise with dairy engagement team colleagues to ensure engagement materials are proactively and positively delivered to levy payers and stakeholders
• Record all key interactions on the CRM system

Essential Criteria

• A detailed understanding of the British dairy industry
• Knowledgeable about dairy sector’s role in the environment
• Skilled facilitator with excellent farmer communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with both farmers and other stakeholders
• Results driven, with experience of achieving stretch operational targets
• Practical experience developing knowledge exchange activities
• Proficiency delivering technical information to a range of stakeholders would also be an advantage
• Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the allocated regions stated

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
• 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (4 x 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 02476 935722 if you require any further information.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you’ll find 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.