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Knowledge Transfer Manager - Beef & Lamb (Agriculture)

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Job summary

We are looking for a Knowledge Transfer Manager to join our Beef & Lamb Engagement team, helping to deliver technical knowledge, insight and practical guidance to levy payers across the sector. This is a national role and will require flexibility to travel across the UK as needed.

As a Knowledge Transfer Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that research findings, technical expertise and industry best practice are translated into practical, accessible resources that support informed decision making and drive business improvement on farm. Working closely with colleagues across AHDB, industry experts and external stakeholders, you will develop and deliver high-quality knowledge transfer content that aligns with the Beef & Lamb sector business plan and supports the needs of levy payers.

The role offers a varied mix of responsibilities, including creating technical resources, supporting events and knowledge exchange activities, collaborating with subject matter experts and identifying opportunities to maximise the impact of research and innovation across the industry. You will help ensure that complex information is communicated clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, enabling farmers and producers to make evidence-based decisions that improve productivity, profitability and sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge of the beef and lamb sectors, outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine passion for supporting the agricultural industry through knowledge transfer and continuous improvement. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

About AHDB

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is the independent, impartial organisation dedicated to helping British agriculture succeed. Funded by a levy from more than 100,000 producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we work to support farmers, growers and processors with trusted information, industry insight and practical solutions.

We provide evidence-based research, market intelligence and technical expertise that help levy payers make informed business decisions. Through targeted marketing campaigns, we champion British produce and help drive consumer demand, while our export activities identify and develop international market opportunities for UK agriculture.

Our work is focused on helping levy payers learn more, sell more and export more, ensuring their businesses remain resilient, sustainable and profitable in an ever-changing agricultural landscape. By delivering valuable insight, influence and impact, we help British agriculture thrive now and into the future.

Job description

  • Leading the development and delivery of knowledge transfer (KT) campaigns, materials and resources in line with sector priorities
  • Translating research and technical outputs into practical, levy-payer-focused content
  • Supporting the link between research, technical and engagement activities to maximise impact
  • Working closely with Regional Engagement Managers and colleagues to develop targeted messaging and solutions
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, industry stakeholders and external partners
  • Providing reporting and insight on knowledge transfer activity, outcomes and impact
  • Supporting events, shows and wider engagement activity

Person specification

  • Strong understanding of the beef and lamb sector, alongside experience of knowledge transfer, project delivery or technical communication
  • A proactive mindset and willingness to challenge
  • Experience of planning and managing impactful projects within agreed timeframes and budgets
  • A track record of delivering effective knowledge transfer or engagement activity
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build credible relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work across teams, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • An interest in behaviour change approaches or innovation in knowledge transfer

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