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    Higher Agricultural Officer - United Kingdom - Stornoway Ltd

    Stornoway Ltd
    Stornoway Ltd United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Agricultural Officer to join the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate) in the Stornoway Area Office.

    Within the ARE Directorate, the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) are accountable for the strategic process that regulates and oversees the payment of Agricultural grants and subsidies and related inspection regimes totalling £700m/annum. In the current programme, this is split between direct aid to farmers and crofters totalling £500m and a further £200m under the banner of the Scottish Rural Development Programme. It is also responsible for other regulatory activity and expert technical advice.

    RPID teams of professional agricultural, customer service and administrative staff are based in a network of 17 offices located around rural Scotland. These teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service.

    As a Higher Agricultural Officer, you will perform a key management role within the RPID Stornoway office, managing, developing and supporting a team of 5 Agricultural Officers.

    The Agricultural Officer team undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to crofts to carry out inspections. Our inspections may involve working in a livestock environment, verifying land eligibility in diverse landscapes and carrying out site visits in relation to crofting matters such as regulatory applications and capital grants. The team also undertake desk-based processing of claims and applications, and engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for crofters and the rural community in the area.

    This position is primarily a management role, but it also includes the requirement to undertake some inspections as well, and carrying out site visits to diverse types of agricultural establishments, often over extensive and difficult terrain and in all weather conditions. Experience of crossing this type of land and a willingness to undertake these visits are prerequisites for this post.

    Responsibilities


    • Manage and develop a team of staff involved in agricultural, crofting and related casework, ensuring that we get the best out of our people. This also includes assessing performance and training requirements and taking responsibility for Health and Safety.

    • Coordinate and monitor progress of a number of RPID administered schemes for the local area. This will involve organising field inspections, delivering training, and providing guidance and support to staff while quality assuring the work undertaken.

    • Support staff in the assessment of applications from crofters under the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme, and the completion of reports in relation to croft regulatory matters on behalf of the Crofting Commission.

    • Manage and assess applications and claims from land managers under our Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)

    • Inspect cattle and sheep and associated records to confirm traceability, cross compliance and scheme eligibility requirements.

    • Process claims under the Single Application Form (SAF), this will include interpreting mapping data and other forms of evidence to check eligibility of claims.

    Self-Awareness
    People Management
    Communication and Engagement
    Analysis and Use of Evidence

    Essential Criteria & Qualifications

    A full valid driving licence that enables the post holder to drive in the UK is required.

    1. Proven planning and organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and achieve set targets.
    2. Good people management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both colleagues and stakeholders
    3. Good oral and written communication skills, with an ability to produce clear and concise written material.
    4. Be able to demonstrate a practical experience of working in agriculture, crofting, land management or a related rural discipline, and an understanding of crofting practices in Scotland.

    Location

    10 Keith Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, HS1 2QG

    Interview and Assessment

    Interviews are anticipated to take place in early June but may be subject to change.

    Interviews will be held in person at the above location.

    Minimum time in post

    You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

    In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months.

    HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    How to apply

    To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.

    You must fully complete and submit an online application via the website before the closing date using evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.

    Additional information

    For further information, please download and review the "Person Specification" which you will find below.

    The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

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