We are recruiting a Farm Sustainability Manager for an international dairy, flavours and nutritional ingredients company who have a long history of innovation, leading on sustainability, and supporting their people, the planet, and the local communities in which they operate.
They offer competitive salaries, wellness programmes, health checks, employee assistance scheme, flu vaccinations, as well as reward programmes among others.
You will be joining the company at an exciting stage of our growth, where they are looking to build on a proud legacy of achievements in innovation and sustainability to create the next phase of growth for their company.
They are a member of the ETI base code so they are truly committed to looking after their staff.
Key Responsibilities
• Represent Carbery at farmer and stakeholder meetings, at a local and national level.
• Co-ordinate and lead the Carbery Greener Dairy Programme.
• Manage our Futureproof programme (sustainability bonus) and lead engagements with all stakeholders.
• Work closely with Teagasc on the Carbery Joint Programme and Signpost Programme for the Carbery area.
• Manage the farm sustainability team, build a positive work environment focused on their development, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Engage with external experts and advisors, explaining our approach and how it aligns with other initiatives.
• Participate in strategic farm sustainability projects (e.g. Farm Zero C), contributing your technical knowledge and consulting closely with the four West Cork co-ops.
• Lead new sustainability initiatives developed for the Carbery area.
• Continuously develop our sustainability approach reflecting updates to legislation, guidelines, and best industry practices.
Essential Requirements
• Possess a BSc Agriculture or BSc Environmental Science with a strong interest in sustainability including skills in biology linked to farm systems.
• Proven record of working with farmers-primary producers in an advisory or consulting capacity.
• Ability to explain and communicate complex issues in a simple and easy-to understand manner.
• Team player with strong networking skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Interested? Apply now!