We are currently recruiting for a Head of Collaboration (Data Programmes) - Agriculture to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home. Flexibility to travel to meetings and conferences across the UK is also essential.
This role has responsibility for leading a number of strategic agriculture industry data projects and systems and will be a key part of driving a culture change across the industry around increased collaboration. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can engage and inspire both executive and junior-level stakeholders to embrace industry collaboration and co-design while developing and executing a comprehensive collaboration strategy that aligns with our goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has extensive experience engaging with a farmer audience as well as with b2b industry stakeholders.
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 wont just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, youll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

• Be part of a small team leading a key AHDB and industry data project
• Develop and execute a comprehensive industry engagement and collaboration strategy, initially targeted around the one or two key cross-industry AHDB digital projects
• Work with teams to develop key stakeholder engagement artefacts and approaches
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders across the industry
• Be a key part of a cultural shift towards improved collaboration and co-design across the industry
• Engage and inspire individuals and teams to embrace strategic data projects and data sharing across the industry
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations, technology stakeholders and industry leaders to service AHDBs wider goals and objectives
• Manage a small team of collaboration and engagement specialists, allocating resources effectively to support the overall aims
• Take ownership of project communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure effective visibility and collaboration
• Contribute to the development of strategic business plans to support applications for external funding