Agri Sustainability Manager

Dublin

Reports To: Senior Manager, Agricultural Sustainability

Grade: 4

The salary scale for this role is €79,600 - €94,344

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Purpose

Bord Bia has a vision that customers around the globe recognise that Irish food and drink is world-class; that it is high quality, distinctive, and made by a diverse range of creative producers from a unique and fortuitous island location.

Our purpose is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.

In this role, you will support the development of Sustainable Assurance Standards for primary producers and processors. Strengthen stakeholder engagement through the development and delivery of effective communications leveraging sustainability proof points to position the agri-food industry as best in class nationally and internationally.

What you’ll do

Act as a key contributor to the development and roll-out of sustainable assurance standards for primary producers and processors engaging with all relevant stakeholders in a proactive and structured manner
Develop farm sustainability initiatives informed by data analysis addressing current or future challenges for the agri food sector.
Oversee the implementation of digital solutions to support Origin Green team and aligned to Directorate IT infrastructure
Manage key stakeholder relationships through regular engagement and supporting positive contribution to the standard development process.
Contribute to the development of a Bord Bia farmer engagement plan ensuring it takes into account relevant Directorate activities and partake in the implementation of the plan working, in collaboration with the wider Bord Bia farmer engagement team
Input as a key expert on the continued development of staff’s sustainability capability credentials and support the delivery of capability development in collaboration with colleagues in the Insights, Sectors and Global Business Development teams
Manage Bord Bia involvement in relevant national sustainability and agri food forums to develop relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration for the benefit of Origin Green members.
Manage Bord Bia’s involvement in international sustainability forums as required adopting leadership positions that highlight the high standards of the agri food sector where possible.
Manage the performance of team members by determining and delegating priorities, through regular, formal PDP and PGP (actively manage the Agri Sustainability Team members supporting their professional development) conversations and informal feedback and coaching
Manage assigned budgets in accordance with One Bord Bia procedures.
Adhere to the One Bord Bia Operating Model.

About You

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

Knowledge:

Minimum five years’ experience in a management/sustainability role.
High level of knowledge of Irish agriculture and food industry.
Good understanding of policy, regulatory and market landscape as it pertains to sustainability

Skills & Capabilities:

Digital first mindset, comfortable with an agile culture focused on continuous improvement.
Strong communication skills with an ability to build meaningful collaborative relationships.
Results driven with high levels of motivation and drive to achieve superior standards.
Project management skills to ensure projects are completed to agreed timescales and within budget.
Leadership skills to motivate and inspire progress in areas of responsibility.
Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

Knowledge:

Good knowledge of Bord Bia’s Sustainable Assurance Schemes and associated processes.

Skills & Capabilities:

Third level education in a relevant field.
Strategic and analytical approach with long term perspective

Closing Date/Time: Monday, 11 November 2024 @ 5:00pm (GMT/UTC)

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Bord Bía is an Equal Opportunities Employer: We want to see a society where everyone is equal. We know our foundation must be an equitable workplace that recognises the dignity and worth of everyone and gives all our employees the freedom and opportunity to fulfil their potential: we want for you to be able to bring your whole self to work, so you can be the best you can be and live your purpose whilst developing your career with us. Our talented and diverse workforce also reflects the diversity of our clients, customers and markets by utilising their range of skills, knowledge and experience. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive.

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