AHDB JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title Market Intelligence Manager

Data and Analysis TeamDepartment Market Intelligence Location Stoneleigh Salary Competitive PackageLine Manager (Job Title) Director of Market Intelligence

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND JOB The Market Intelligence (MI) Department of the AHDB is the main source of authoritative, reliable and independent information for the UK agricultural industry. The team are responsible for the analysis of the UK, EU and World Markets. Good MI, on both the supply and demand side of the agriculture and horticulture industries, provides the information our levy payers need to make informed decisions on their businesses. MI also underpins the strategic planning process of all of the sectors within AHDB. The AHDB MI service is set up to provide the industry with the information needed to make informed business decisions.

The MI department is a truly matrix team environment with all teams dependant on others to produce the work that the sectors of AHDB want. This means communication, co-operation and supporting others in the team are crucial if the MI department is to succeed.

The role of MI Manager involves the management and leadership of a team which will be carrying out MI functions for both other parts of the MI department and external and internal customers (sectors). This will involve researching, analysing, interpreting and clearly communicating market intelligence. The post-holder will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of the content of departmental publications and information/research provided to customers and the delivery of that information to the sector.

DIMENSIONS: AUTHORITY LEVELS AND DECISION-MAKING:

Manager authority as per MI procedures.

Budgetary responsibility:

AHDB Budget Holder Status.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/MAIN CONTACTS:

As described in the Key Responsibilities.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core:

1. Act as a sector account manager by attending Sector Management meetings, being the key liaison point for the sector. Work with the MI Director and Sector Director on strategic issues such as budgets, delivery outputs and targets, and with managers and staff from across the MI team to ensure that the sector get the services they want.

2. Constantly liaise with the relevant sector body to ensure that the needs of the sector are being met and the required outputs are delivered effectively.

3. Maintain and develop a strong knowledge of the sector for which you are the account manager and stand in for the SA MS for that sector/market if necessary.

4. Play an active and constructive part of the MI Management team.

5. Manage a team of staff to deliver on these MI output needs in line with AHDB staff and Health and safety policies and procedures.

6. Ensure that best practice is spread from one member of the team to others.

7. Identify and implement opportunities to save money wherever possible (without reducing service levels).

8. Constantly liaise with other teams within the MI department to ensure the best use of resources.

9. Ensure that the team analyse all relevant information relating to the subject being investigated and that the results of this analysis are communicated accurately and clearly.

10. Deliver the outputs and meet the targets listed in the operational plan for your team

11. Contribute to developing and improving the MI department’s work through innovation to meet the needs of the whole industry.

12. Ensure the smooth running of the department through close collaboration with MI Director and other managers.

13. Represent a sector or AHDB Market Intelligence at meetings, conferences and events.

14. Maintain close contact with the relevant industry, government and media contacts on the areas you are responsible for to ensure that information remains relevant and is effectively disseminated.

15. Delivering information and publications on a commercial basis – where required by the strategy for MI.

16. Ensure personal and team compliance with EU state aid rules, AHDB procurement rules and all other AHDB policies and procedures.

17. Any other responsibilities commensurate with the post that the Director of Market Intelligence may require.

Specific:

Manager the Data and Analysis Team to provide:-

18. All primary data capture (apart from consumer) for the MI department.19. Maintain the data management systems for the MI department.20. Developing the databases and automated data handling for the MI department.21. “Publishing” data to websites, contracts (DEFRA, futures markets, etc.) and administration

of sending publications out.

Annex 1: COMPETENCIES

General Competencies:Operational Performance

Team Player

Creating and Inspiring Commitment

People Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Influencing and Negotiation

Response to Change

Planning and Organising

Specific MI Competencies:

Data Collection and Management

Insight/Analysis and Writing Commentary

Communication and Presentation

Production Cost Modelling/Analytical Methodologies

Survey Design/Statistical Processes /Econometrics

Knowledge required:

Consumer and Retail Market Trends, Development and Attitudes

Retailer Behaviour/Operations

Cereals/Oilseeds and Trading/Processing Sector

Dairy Sector and Trading/Processing Sector

Potatoes Market and Trading/Processing Sector

Pig Market and Trading/Processing Sector

Beef/Sheep Market and Trading/Processing Sector

Farming Production Systems and Technical Awareness

Input Markets

CAP/Trade Policy and Macro Economy Supply Chain Commercial/Contractual Understanding inc. Contracting and Risk Management

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