Dairy Market Analyst - Livestock

AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leave entitlement 33 days

Life cover 4x salary

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

Employee assistance

Training & development

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Job summary

AHDB in Coventry is recruiting a Dairy Market Analyst - Livestock to join the Economics and Analysis team on a hybrid basis, combining work from our Coventry HQ with home-based tasks. The role focuses on collecting and analyzing dairy and livestock market information to provide accurate insights for industry stakeholders.

You will support senior analysts, develop clear outputs, and communicate findings effectively, both in writing and in discussions with internal colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Analytical mindset with data-oriented experience and strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to explain data to varied audiences.
• Good working knowledge of IT, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Project management experience with good organisation and deadlines.
• Proactive, enthusiastic approach and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate and input agricultural market data for statistics and analysis.
• Verify data and quality assure, support improvements with data providers.
• Analyse market information and produce clear, well-presented outputs.
• Lead stages of projects from planning to delivery and meet deadlines.
• Disseminate market information and respond to enquiries accurately.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Economics

Agriculture

Numerate discipline

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Dairy Market Analyst - Livestock to work in our Economics and Analysis team on a hybrid basis, working from our Coventry HQ and remotely from home. This is an exciting opportunity to support the collection and analysis of agricultural market information, helping to provide accurate, relevant insights for the industry.

As an analyst within our Economics and Analysis team, you will support senior analysts with the collection, collation and analysis of agricultural market information, with a focus on livestock, specifically dairy. You will help produce accurate, clearly presented information, contribute to project delivery and respond to market enquiries. You will also use your communication skills to explain findings clearly and build effective stakeholder relationships, both in writing and through face-to-face discussions.

We are looking for someone with an analytical mindset, practical experience of working with data and good Excel and PowerPoint skills. You will be organised, with good attention to detail and comfortable communicating with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of agriculture and/or economics and market drivers is essential for this role and candidates should have at least some work experience in these areas.

About AHDB

We are the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers, growers and processors, often where no one else can or will.

We share the expert, evidence-based research and reports that inform on-farm decision making. We promote British produce to the UK public through domestic marketing campaigns, and we identify and open new global export opportunities to help farm businesses grow.

We help levy payers learn more, sell more and export more to remain sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.

Responsibilities

• Collect, collate and input primary and secondary agricultural market data to undertake production of key statistics and analysis
• Verify and quality assure data, follow agreed checks and telephone data providers when needed; suggest and help implement improvements
• Analyse market information and help produce accurate, well-written, clearly presented outputs, using suitable software and suggesting clearer ways to present findings
• Take responsibility for agreed stages of projects, from planning and delivery to review, and meet deadlines
• Distribute market information, update our website and respond to enquiries accurately and promptly
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and keep up to date with agricultural industry developments

Essential Criteria

• A degree-standard qualification in economics, agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
• An analytical mindset, experience of working in a data-oriented environment and good attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain data and findings to different audiences and engage confidently in face-to-face discussions
• Good working knowledge of modern IT, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Project management experience, with good organisation, time management and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach and the ability to solve practical problems

The Benefits

• 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, to include hybrid working
• 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
• A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Recognition awards throughout the year
• Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.