Business Overview:
Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
Food consumption is expected to rise by 60% in the next 20 years. Our challenge is to affordably and sustainably meet that escalating demand while global resources diminish. Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
Promar International is part of Genus Plc and has been a leading provider of consultancy services to farmers, food companies and retailers. We create and analyse a vast array of industry data to keep us at the forefront of trends and provide reliable evidence to back our advice.
Our people are nutritionists, vets, agronomists, environmentalists, marketeers, financial planners, strategists, data analysts, engineers, and supply chain builders. We operate from the UK and work globally.
Role Overview:
The Head of Environment at Promar International is looking for an experienced carbon footprint Sr consultant to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.
You will support the Promar International consultancy business to win and deliver projects for clients throughout the UK. You will have the option to work from home (remotely), meet in the Nantwich, Cheshire office (CW5 7JW) and directly on the client farm.
Project demand is continually growing within our Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy team; the team will support you in developing your on-farm knowledge, skills and experience. If you enjoy taking an environmental project from conception to completion, apply now with your CV!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the sustainability team in Germany and business growth, as aligned with the business's core strategic plan
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Drive the growth of the business forward through a combination of on-project work and working with corporate customers, as well as a strong focus on sales and marketing initiatives.
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Support and help implement the development of the Sustainability Team strategy and priorities in UK, and participate, as required, with wider Promar International managers/teams for future business growth.
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Take responsibility, alongside the Head of Sustainability, for managing a project portfolio and working with key accounts to ensure timely delivery and contribute to operating profit through project and programme delivery across a range of sustainability clients.
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Responsible for planning, utilisation and coordinating logistics to enable economic and sustainable delivery of the Sustainability Team throughout the UK & Europe
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Win business and deliver the value of work through business development and proposal development with prospective and existing customers
Requirements:
- Full driving licence with ability to travel throughout UK
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Degree or significant proven experience in Sustainability and/or Environmental Sciences or similar
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Agricultural/Scientific background
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Proven ability to lead, grow and develop business units with excellent negotiation skills and analytical ability
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Knowledge of food, agriculture and governmental customer sectors
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Experience in managing people, with responsibility for managing turnover and staff utilisation and an ability to win new business
Equal Employment Opportunities:
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.