Farmers Engagement & Governance Coordinator

ARLA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla, a farmer-owned cooperative, is seeking an Agriculture Professional to coordinate engagement across markets and organisations. You will connect farmers, Agriculture Managers and leadership teams, supporting governance processes and strategic initiatives to turn plans into action.

You will help deliver local Agriculture priorities by coordinating activities, communications, events and stakeholder engagement, building relationships and driving collaboration across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes, events or stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong digital and administrative capabilities with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of Agriculture programmes and strategic priorities across the market.
• Coordinating farmer engagement activities, meetings, forums, workshops and events that strengthen member involvement and experience.
• Providing operational and coordination support to the Agriculture Leadership Team, helping ensure effective planning, communication and follow-through.
• Leading and coordinating governance and democratic processes, including elections, representative activities and compliance requirements.
• Acting as a central point of connection between farmers, Agriculture Managers, leadership teams and external stakeholders.
• Supporting internal and farmer-facing communications to ensure clear, timely and consistent messaging.

Skills

Project coordination

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Digital administration

Job description

Arla, a farmer-owned cooperative, is seeking an Agriculture Professional to coordinate engagement across markets and organisations. You will connect farmers, Agriculture Managers and leadership teams, supporting governance processes and strategic initiatives to turn plans into action.

You will help deliver local Agriculture priorities by coordinating activities, communications, events and stakeholder engagement, building relationships and driving collaboration across the organisation.