Senior Analyst; Livestock

We are currently recruiting a Senior Analyst (Livestock) to provide research, analysis and insights on livestock market information and to communicate these findings to AHDB and its levy payers. This role will work on a hybrid basis – two to three days at our HQ in Coventry and the rest working remotely.

• Prepare and disseminate analysis, interpretation and commentary relating to livestock commodity markets, farm businesses and the broader economic environment.
• Work across one or more analytical areas as required to ensure timely delivery of outputs by the team and wider division.
• Collaborate with Lead Analysts, Analysts and Trainee Analysts to produce relevant analysis with accurate and clear conclusions.
• Manage and undertake specific analytical projects as agreed with the line manager.
• Lead detailed research on specific topics, producing written outputs with key messages clearly communicated.
• Maintain close contact with industry, academics, government and media to keep information relevant and effectively disseminated.
• Maintain significant contact with internal and external stakeholders and regularly perform presentations to levy payers and interested parties.
• Serve as a key contact in the division for members of the industry and high‑profile stakeholders regarding analysis conducted.

• Significant experience in preparing and delivering economic/market analysis, ideally within the agriculture sector.
• Professional qualification to at least degree standard in economics, agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of using modern IT applications including Excel and PowerPoint;
  Power BI is preferred.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills.
• Experience of leading a small team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• 35 hours per week with hybrid working.
• 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Life assurance cover (4× salary).
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 20 weeks).
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities with an agreed development plan.
• Recognition awards throughout the year.
• Access to the Government’s tax‑free childcare scheme.
• Reward Gateway membership for online discounts and savings.

At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

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