We are partnering with a leading Food Retail organisation to appoint a Head of Agricultural Strategy.
This is a strategically important leadership role focused on strengthening relationships across agricultural supply networks, supporting long-term sourcing strategy and driving collaboration with producers and industry stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping agricultural engagement strategy across a complex food supply environment, working closely with suppliers, farming communities and internal commercial teams to support quality, continuity and long-term growth objectives.
The role will work cross-functionally with commercial, sourcing and operational teams while acting as a key external representative across the agricultural sector.
Responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing agricultural partnership strategies aligned to broader commercial objectives
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with producers, suppliers and industry stakeholders
* Supporting long-term sourcing and supply continuity initiatives
* Identifying opportunities to strengthen collaboration, efficiency and performance across agricultural supply networks
* Monitoring agricultural market developments and providing strategic insight to senior leadership
* Representing the organisation across industry groups, producer forums and external stakeholder engagements
* Collaborating with internal teams across sourcing, procurement, commercial and supply chain functions
* Supporting initiatives focused on supply resilience, product quality and long-term producer engagement
We are seeking an experienced professional with strong agricultural sector expertise, commercial understanding and stakeholder management capability.
Candidates should demonstrate:
* Significant experience within agriculture, food retail, food production or primary supply sectors
* Strong understanding of agricultural supply chains and producer networks
* Proven experience managing strategic partnerships and external relationships
* Commercial acumen with the ability to align agricultural strategy to business objectives
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Experience engaging with farming communities and industry organisations
* The ability to operate effectively across both strategic and operational environments