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Technical Knowledge Exchange Manager | Horticulture

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
Competitive package
Closing date
3 Aug 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Management Jobs, Technical Jobs
Sector
Associations

Job Details



Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture? Do you enjoy interacting with people? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Organisation:

Our client is an agricultural levy board that plays a vital role in driving forwards efficiency of British farming and growing. They carry out extensive research and development work and distribute the results amongst the agricultural/horticultural industry in order to share their knowledge and improve industry standards.

The Job:

So that this creative group can continue their work, we are looking for a Technical Knowledge Exchange Manager to join their Horticulture team. You'll be based at their site in Warwickshire and be responsible for the effective implementation of Technical and Knowledge Exchange/Transfer strategies. You'll focus on delivering an excellent service to horticultural growers via business/operational plans that support the sector.

The Person:

You will have a degree or equivalent in horticulture/agriculture and also have meaningful industry experience.
You will also have a track record of developing and delivering knowledge exchange approaches and be a results driven manager.
If you have additional qualifications, such as BASIS, then this would be an advantage, as would an engineering background or interest in robotics and automation.
You will also be a strong communicator and standout colleague, be able to develop strong professional relationships and also be keen to learn/develop your own skills and knowledge.

To apply:

This is an outstanding opportunity for enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable people to develop not just their career but also their skills and awareness of the horticultural sector too. A competitive package that will match your skills and experience is on offer. To find out more please contact Edina Bremner on 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential conversation.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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