Farming Regulation Delivery & Transformation Lead

Animal and Plant Health Agency; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Learning & development opportunities

Staff bonuses and recognition

Discounts (retail, travel)

Job summary

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the UK is seeking a Development and Delivery Manager within the Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Enforcement (RACE) department. You will lead and coordinate a portfolio of projects across Defra and APHA transformation, engaging farmers and Defra ALBs to improve regulatory services and reduce burdens.

You will drive continuous improvement through collaboration, CPD, and data-driven reporting, while building relationships with stakeholders across Defra

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the farming sector, farmer engagement, or regulatory environments, with an understanding of the challenges facing farmers and land managers.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and enforcement, including awareness of changes and developments within the regulatory landscape.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and maintain accuracy.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and building effective professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and adapt approaches to different audiences.
• Strong IT and analytical skills, including the ability to gather, interpret and use information to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to identify risks, solve problems and work effectively in a changing environment.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel occasionally to attend field locations, meetings and regional Forums.

Responsibilities

• Supporting projects to improve engagement and communication with farmers through written, digital and face-to-face channels
• Producing and analysing management information to support reporting, business planning and performance management
• Supporting the Delivering Sustainable Future transformation programme through customer insight and service improvement activities
• Coordinating joint training, CPD opportunities and collaborative initiatives across Defra ALBs
• Promoting and supporting data-sharing initiatives, including the Eyes and Ears app and other tools that improve operational effectiveness
• Contributing to the development and implementation of Defra's Joint Service Improvement Plan
• Representing APHA at regional Field Officer Forums, building relationships and identifying opportunities for improvement and collaboration
• Providing flexible support to wider APHA transformation projects as required

Skills

Farming sector experience

Regulatory environment knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

IT & analytical skills

Proactive & adaptable

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in the UK is seeking a Development and Delivery Manager within the Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Enforcement (RACE) department. You will lead and coordinate a portfolio of projects across Defra and APHA transformation, engaging farmers and Defra ALBs to improve regulatory services and reduce burdens.

You will drive continuous improvement through collaboration, CPD, and data-driven reporting, while building relationships with stakeholders across Defra