Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Member
- Body
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
- Appointing Department
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Sector
- Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Location
- Board meetings will be mainly held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- A non-pensionable remuneration of £11,100 based on a minimum of 36 days a year, including time preparing for meetings and travelling time.
- Time Requirements
- 36 days each year to attend Board meetings and associated activities
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
19/01/2018
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Closed for Applications
19/02/2018 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
26/02/2018
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Final Interview Date
05/04/2018
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Announcement
06/06/18
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
The Government has appointed Janet Swadling to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Date: 06/06/2018
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Tim Mordan
- Added
- 19/01/2018
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director of Farm Productivity Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Peter Kendall
- Added
- 19/01/2018
- Positions
- Chairman of Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Tina Barsby
- Added
- 19/01/2018
- Positions
- CEO of National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) Independent Member
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- Panel Member
- Professor Gerry Saddler
- Added
- 19/01/2018
- Positions
- Chief Plant Health Officer for Scotland and Head of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture Division Other Panel Member
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Vacancy Description
The role of an Independent AHDB Board member is to have oversight of the whole organisation Roles:
• Provide inspirational leadership as an AHDB Board member and be an effective board member for AHDB as a whole;
• Actively support AHDB’s strategic direction and work with other Board members to ensure that AHDB delivers on its objectives;
• Ensure that the values of good governance are upheld, particularly with regard to levy-funded activities;
• Ensure delivery of the sector’s aims and objectives as set out in legislation and AHDB’s corporate plan;
• Build good working relations with Defra, Governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and sector stakeholders;
• Deliver outstanding value for money for the AHDB levy payers.
Person Specification
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• A good understanding of the application of science and technology to elevate the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production systems.
• The ability to think strategically and develop a long term organisational vision.
• Able to provide influential leadership and capable to drive organisational change.
• Skills and ability to communicate clearly and convincingly with levy payers and other stakeholders, the media and a range of public and private sector organisations.
• Being able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing AHDB, levy payers and the wider food and farming industries.
Additional Information
We actively encourage applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. Defra is a Disability Confident employer.
How to Apply
All candidates are required to complete the following forms:
• Monitoring form 1 (Political Activity and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire) • Monitoring form 2 ( Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire)
Candidates should submit their CV with education, professional qualifications and employment history and the names and contact details for two referees, together with their statement of suitability.
The statement of suitability should give evidence of the strength and depth of your ability to meet the essential criteria for this role. Please provide specific examples to demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria (max two pages please).
Your CV and statement should be returned to the following address by the closing date: 12.00 (midday) on Monday 12th February 2018. Email to publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk quoting reference APPT 17-17.
For further information please email: Richard.Harrison@DEFRA.GSI.GOV.UK