Agriculture and Horticulture Board Chair

Do you have the experience to chair a board that helps shape the
future of the UK food and farming industry? Can you provide strategic
direction and expertise to help build a world-class agriculture sector
that thrives amid industry changes?

Established in 2008, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) is funded
through a statutory levy collected from farmers, growers and parts of the supply
chain across four sectors. Our goal is to provide support to these sectors to
become more sustainable and competitive by delivering exceptional value
through transparency, strategic investment and active engagement.

Essential criteria

1. Interest and expertise in agriculture, farming or food, and an understanding of AHDB’s role
2. Proven experience in chairing board meetings
3. Proven ability to lead organisational transition, manage risk and drive business improvement
4. Evidence of supporting senior leadership teams, ensuring accountability
5. Exceptional ability to engage with stakeholders and cultivate partnerships
6. Confident collaborator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate
7. Practical knowledge of financial management and commercial strategy
8. Commitment to excellence in governance, sound judgement and unquestioned integrity

Time commitment: 104 days per year minimum, including six board meetings per year Location: Attending occasional meetings at AHDB Head Office in Coventry as and when needed Start date: 1 April 2025 for up to three years

This is a Ministerial public appointment. For further information and
for details on how to apply, visit the Public Appointments website:
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8464

Application deadline is 13 December 2024.

All public appointments are made on merit following a fair and open competition. We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.