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Head of Farming
To lead the Farming team through a period of significant change, including internal business adjustments and new agricultural policies following the repatriation of agricultural policy to Westminster. The Head of Farming is responsible for creating and implementing the Company’s Farming business strategy in the short, medium, and long term.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Head of Rural to develop and execute effective business plans and vision.
* Ensure the delivery of the strategy and promote high performance within the Farming department.
* Drive business development by cultivating existing clients and attracting new ones.
* Manage personal client relationships.
* Collaborate with the Head of Rural to foster a culture of process improvement through training, communication, and system development.
* Meet departmental budgets and reforecast as necessary.
* Communicate financial information effectively within the team.
* Be a visionary and inspirational leader.
* Promote and embody the company’s vision for rural and farming businesses.
* Work with leadership and HR to recruit and develop high-performing staff.
* Inspire, coach, mentor, and identify potential successors and top talent.
* Embed a business development ethos across the business line.
* Model exemplary organizational behavior.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly numerate, adaptable, and flexible. They should be an experienced agriculturalist capable of representing Strutt & Parker with credibility. They will articulate the business vision and develop clear plans to enhance performance and achieve measurable results.
Qualifications
* Degree in an agricultural discipline.
* MRICS qualification (desirable but not required).
* CAAV qualification (desirable but not required).
* BASIS and FACTS certifications (desirable but not required).
Experience
* Proven track record in the farming sector with consultancy and client management experience.
* Experience in team leadership and inspiring performance and growth.
* Strong market presence as a leader and new business developer.
* Experience in delivering presentations, reports, and commentary to various audiences including media, press, webinars, and podcasts.
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