Agriculture Specialist (Grain) - GAFTA Scheme Witney, England
Job description
Agriculture Specialist (Grain)
Do you have a love of all things farming, our great agriculture industry and the quality of the food it produces?
NSF are a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Our Agriculture team operate a number of plant and animal-based assurance schemes. We audit and certify that farms meet scheme owner standards.
We are looking for an Agriculture Specialist (Grain), who will be responsible for the day to day running of the GAFTA (Grain And Feed Trade Association) scheme. This is a process driven role and will involve working with both internal and external stakeholders. Daily tasks can include customer relations, working with the internal team to troubleshoot when situations arise, planning and scheduling audits with a global reach, monitoring scheme KPI’s and implementing changes as required.
The candidate we are looking for:
- A General understanding of the global grain industry
- Practical experience in grain/arable or associated industries or a degree level qualification in Agriculture or associated subjects
- Ability to make difficult decisions, approaching them in a fair and logical way
- Problem solving skills, establishing root causes and what actions are required to prevent recurring issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to motivate and bring team together to work towards common goals
- Ability to organise and prioritise the workloads of self and team
- Willingness and ability to travel for client management purposes where required
- HACCP level 2 (preferred but not essential)
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- An understanding of the operation of third party Certification Schemes within the Agricultural sectors
- Have Lead Auditor ISO22000/9001 (preferred not essential)
What NSF can offer:
This is a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for grain/arable agriculture to join the testing, inspection, and certification industry. This role would be suitable for those with existing experience, or individuals with an agriculture qualification, looking to break into the industry.
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 impart your knowledge to them as our grains/arable agriculture 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!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Witney
Reference ID: Food.769
