About the job
Job Title: Farm Sustainability Lead
Location: Co. Cork
Our Client is hiring a Farm Sustainability Lead with the mission of the role being that the successful candidate will communicate their strategy, build positive relations, and develop an understanding of their needs and aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
• Represent at farmer and stakeholder meetings, at a local and national level.
• Manage our Futureproof programme (sustainability bonus) and lead engagements with all stakeholders.
• Manage the farm sustainability team, build a positive work environment focused on their development, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Engage with external experts and advisors, explaining our approach and how it aligns with other initiatives.
• Participate in strategic farm sustainability projects, contributing your technical knowledge and consulting.
• Lead new sustainability initiatives.
• Continuously develop our sustainability approach reflecting updates to legislation, guidelines, and best industry practices.
Essential Requirements
• Possess a BSc Agriculture or BSc Environmental Science with a strong interest in sustainability including skills in biology linked to farm systems.
• Proven record of working with farmers-primary producers in an advisory or consulting capacity.
• Ability to explain and communicate complex issues in a simple and easy-to understand manner.
• Team player with strong networking skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Desirable Requirements
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions linked to farm systems.
• People management experience.
Benefits:
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV to [email protected] or call +353 83 3962899 for a confidential chat.
If you are passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a tangible difference in agriculture, we would love to hear from you.