Chief Executive Officer

Job title:

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Organic Farmers & Growers

Job description

You are a seasoned General Manager, Commercial Director or Senior Manager seeking to make the next step to an executive role in running a financially secure business.As CEO, you will lead the Company by building on its current organic certification and allied sustainable land use accreditation schemes alongside the development of new accreditation services within the farming and food supply chains.Whether your background is in farming or within the wider food supply chain, you will have strong commercial experience and a successful track record in senior management positions.The people within this business tend to stay and so building and maintaining a strong, high performing team is important.You will report to the Board of Directors and will have the support and expertise from within the Board to draw on in driving the strategic future of the Company.This role is available following the partial retirement of the current CEO and you will have the opportunity of a full handover with the current incumbent.Key responsibilities:

• Review financial and non-financial reports and make high-quality financial and operational decisions to ensure the Company’s performance is consistent with the overall financial and strategic targets set out by the Board.

• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and the OF&G Quality Management System to maintain the company’s legality, integrity and business ethics

• Recruit, develop and retain talented people at OF&G to ensure strong Certification, Quality Systems and Administrative teams.

• Develop high quality business strategies and proposals in line with the short-term and long-term objectives agreed by the Board

• Oversee and co-ordinate all communications with operators across all schemes. Clearly define the Company’s strategic messaging,

• Co-ordinate, oversee and directly engage with (where appropriate) wider relevant sector policy initiatives where it is in the Company’s interest.

• Build trusted relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important stakeholders.

Your profile:

• Proven track record in senior management position

• An understanding of current workplace legislation

• An understanding of business finances including budgets, P&L and balance sheets

• Excellent levels of oral and written communication

• Computer skills – ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database programmes

• Experience working in the relevant areas within which the Company operates would be desirable

• The individual requires honesty, integrity and commitment to OF&G’s core values.

Your remuneration:

• Generous salary and package (inc. company vehicle and private health).

Closing Date: Monday 30th SeptemberPlease apply with a CV and covering letter setting out why you would be suitable for the role and email it to the Chairman of OF&G –Or post to the OF&G office marked ‘Confidential – Job Application’Old Estate Yard, Shrewsbury Road, Albrighton, Shrewsbury SY4 3AGYou can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.Share this jobApply for Chief Executive OfficerAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileSave my CV for future job applications and share with recruiters to headhunt me for new rolesSend my CV for a free review withAdd a cover message requiredPersonal Summary required{{ maxLength }} characters remainingWhat sectors do you have experience working in? requiredAcademic & EducationAnimal Health & NutritionArable & AgronomyCrop Science & NutritionDairyEngineeringEnvironment & EcologyEquestrianFarm Work & ManagementFood & Fresh ProduceGenetics & BreedingHorticulture, Forestry & WoodlandFinancial & Accountancy ServicesLivestockMachineryPoultryProperty, Land & Estates ManagementSales & MarketingSoftware & Precision TechnologyTechnicalTrading & PurchasingWhere are you currently based? requiredAre you eligible to work in the UK? requiredDo you have a full UK driving licence? requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesWe would like to keep you up-to-date with what’s happening at Farmers Weekly and tell you about our latest products and other services. Based on your choices below, we’ll send you emails we think you’ll be interested in, including selected articles and reminders about forthcoming events.I want to receive SMS and/or email marketing communications from Farmers Weekly.When you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on Farmers Weekly Jobs you agree to our and . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time. Farmers Weekly is a tradename of . By registering your details, you understand that your personal data will be handled according to our .Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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Job date

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:30:24 GMT

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