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Head of Farming
We are seeking a dynamic leader to guide our Farming team through a period of significant change, including shifts in agricultural policy following the repatriation of agricultural policy to Westminster. The Head of Farming is responsible for developing and executing the Company's Farming business strategy in the short, medium, and long term.
Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the Head of Rural to implement effective business plans and vision.
2. Ensure the delivery of the agreed strategy and promote high performance across the Farming department.
3. Focus on cultivating existing clients and establishing new ones to foster business development.
4. Manage own client relationships effectively.
5. Work with the Head of Rural to develop a culture of process improvement through training, communication, and system development.
6. Achieve departmental budgets and reforecast as necessary.
7. Communicate financial information clearly within the department.
8. Provide visionary and inspirational leadership.
9. Communicate and promote the company's vision within rural and farming sectors.
10. Assist in hiring and developing a high-performance team in collaboration with HR.
11. Inspire, coach, mentor, and identify future leaders and top talent.
12. Promote a business development ethos throughout the business line.
13. Model organizational behavior standards across the company.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, highly numerate, adaptable, and flexible. They should be an experienced agriculturalist with credibility to represent Strutt & Parker authentically. The candidate will support and articulate the company’s vision, creating clear plans to drive performance and measurable results.
Qualifications
* Degree in an agricultural discipline.
* MRICS (preferred but not required).
* CAAV (preferred but not required).
* BASIS and FACTS (desirable but not required).
Experience
* Proven track record in the farming sector with strong consultancy and client management skills.
* Leadership experience with the ability to inspire teams to improve performance, growth, and profitability.
* Strong market profile as a leader and new business developer.
* Experience in delivering presentations, reports, and commentary to diverse audiences including media, press, webinars, and podcasts.
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