Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is the independent, levy‑funded organisation supporting farmers, growers and processors across the UK. Through research, market intelligence, marketing and export development, AHDB works to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of British agriculture.
Within AHDB, the Beef and Lamb sector plays a critical role in supporting one of the UK's most important food production industries. The organisation works closely with farmers, processors, retailers and government to improve productivity, strengthen market opportunities and enhance the long‑term resilience of the supply chain.
This is a pivotal moment for AHDB and the wider livestock industry. With a new Chief Executive and significant industry challenges and opportunities ahead, AHDB is seeking an outstanding leader to shape the future direction of the beef and lamb sector and ensure levy payers receive clear, measurable value.
The Role
The Beef and Lamb Director is a senior leadership role within AHDB, responsible for shaping strategy and driving delivery across the sector. Working closely with the executive leadership team, Board and sector council, the successful candidate will help define priorities that deliver tangible outcomes for levy payers and the wider industry.
Highly visible across the sector, the Director will build strong relationships with farmers, processors, retailers, exporters and policy influencers, acting as a trusted voice for the industry while ensuring AHDB remains closely connected to levy payer priorities.
The role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery. The Director will lead and inspire a high‑performing team, oversee a significant budget and ensure programmes deliver measurable return on investment. Working collaboratively across AHDB's specialist teams, they will drive a joined‑up approach that maximises impact and strengthens the organisation's reputation and influence across the UK livestock sector.
Qualifications
Eden is seeking an experienced and credible leader with deep knowledge of the beef and lamb sector or the wider livestock industry for a senior leadership role within AHDB. We are seeking an experienced and credible leader with deep knowledge of the beef and lamb sector or the wider livestock industry. You will bring strong strategic thinking, commercial awareness and the ability to shape and deliver a clear vision in a complex and evolving agricultural landscape.
A proven people leader, you will have experience building and motivating high‑performing teams while driving operational performance and organisational change. You will be politically astute and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from farmers and supply chain partners to board‑level audiences and policy influencers.
An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you will have the credibility and presence to represent AHDB and the sector nationally. Above all, you will bring genuine passion for agriculture and a strong commitment to delivering value for levy payers while helping to shape a resilient and competitive future for the UK livestock industry.
Package
£95,000 - £100,000 plus car allowance
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