Careers at Foyle Food Group

INFORMATION

The Foyle Food Group requires an Agricultural Co-Ordinator to be based at our Foyle Melton Mowbray facility, at 6 Hills Lane, Melton Mowbray. Reporting to Group Agriculture Management team, the successful candidate will have a full and varied role from to farm visits / audits and presentations to Agri groups / customers, assisting with the delivery of Group Agricultural strategies, assisting with procurement activities when required etc.

This role is aimed at individuals with an in-dept knowledge of Beef Farming, working closely with the Agricultural team you will be suitably informed, equipped and motivated to carrying out the role, working as part of a team to co-ordinate on farm research projects, implement animal welfare standards as per our customers’ requirements.

Key aspects of the role include.

- Promoting efficient and environmentally responsible farming practices,
- Assisting farmers with the collection and submission of data for customer requirements and contracts.
- Attending industry events to further develop knowledge
- Supporting the seamless flow of animal health information back to farmers.
- Assisting with the management of on farm research
- Ensuring farmers have the knowledge of customer requirements and expectations.

The ideal candidate must display the following competencies:

• 3rd level education in an agricultural discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• In-dept knowledge of beef farming activities
• IT literate
• Access to your own transport
• Presentation skills
• A can-do attitude

Closing date for the receipt of CV’s and covering letters is Friday 28th April 2023.

If you believe you have the skills and aptitude, please forward your CV and covering letter to the monitoring officer Foyle Food Group at recruitment@foylefoodgroup.com