Agriculture Scheme Lead

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work within the Agriculture team at one of the UK’s largest certification bodies?

NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, and we are growing exponentially – come and join us on our journey!

We have an exciting opportunity here at NSF to join our Agriculture team as an Agriculture Scheme Lead – Beef, Lamb, and Postgate!

You will be our “go to” expert for all information regarding the livestock industry (beef and lamb) and elements in the supply chain, livestock transport and livestock markets. You will be the technical liaison with the associated scheme owners, as well as seeking new business opportunities. The suitable candidate will have expert knowledge of good agricultural practice, and the key reputational risk areas, including issues that are on the consumers’ minds.

Principal accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical coaching and support to clients, assessors, and the office team
• Working with the Audit Delivery team to meet KPI targets
• Maintaining the NSF-documented requirements for managing your schemes
• Liaising with key customers to ensure delivering best-in-class service
• Managing the technical review of all incoming audit reports and ensuring that certification decisions are managed correctly, including oversight of any suspensions or withdrawals
• Managing any complaints/exposes in a manner that protects any NSF reputational risks
• Undertaking any departmental projects allocated
• Representing NSF at shows/events relevant to the area of expertise when requested
• Working with Sales team to seek new business/growth opportunities
• Supporting Quality in the maintenance of accreditation for associated schemes.
• Ensuring team members operate safely in line with legislation, work health and safety requirements including company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HND/Degree in Agriculture or related subject
• Relevant and practical experience in the scheme areas associated with the role
• Political understanding of the relevant sector
• Ability to make difficult decisions, approaching them in a fair and logical way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to organise and prioritise the workloads of self and team
• Proficient with key Microsoft Office software, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. with a desire to learn new business-related software
• Excellent understanding of the operation of third-party Certification Schemes within the Agricultural sectors (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience in negotiating and having difficult conversations (advantageous but not essential)
• Lead assessor qualification (advantageous but not essential)
• Training qualification (advantageous but not essential)

What NSF can offer:

You will be a part of a global company and will be joining a great team of hard-working individuals as well as being given the opportunity to make your mark and impart your knowledge to the team as our livestock expert.

Our Agriculture department audit and certify around 35,000 farms each year against a number of scheme owner standards. We pride ourselves on our customer service and our integrity. We’re growing fast, and that’s where you come in.

Apply now! Reach out to us by sending your CV and motivation letter in English. Looking forward to talking to you soon!

About NSF:

NSF is an independent, growing services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health worldwide. We deliver our mission by facilitating standards development and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, water, life sciences and personal care industries. We’re passionate about the work we do, because together, we have a broad impact on our world.

Our ~3,000 team members serve 40,0000 clients in 180 countries from our 45+ offices and labs, as well as remotely/ at client sites.

More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

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