Higher Agricultural Officer

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 303083**Salary**:

- £33,520 - £38,329**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- B2**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Operational Delivery**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 3XDAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Are you looking for an interesting and varied role where you can utilise your organisational skills, and build relationships with a huge range of staff and stakeholders?

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.

A significant responsibility of the post is the delivery, development and continuous improvement of the Sheep and Goat Identification Inspection capability that we deliver on an annual basis. You may also be involved in wider team activities reflecting future delivery of the Scottish Governments Vision for Agriculture and also developments in livestock identification, registration and movement requirements specifically in relation to inspection, compliance and enforcement.

A flexible approach and recognition of the importance of developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships is a key part of this post.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Cross Compliance and Livestock Inspections Team within the Rural Payments and Inspections Division in the Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate as we prepare to deliver on the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture.

**Job description**:

- Annual delivery of the sheep and goat identification inspection capability in accordance with defined deadlines.
- Understanding and contributing to the development of the UK livestock traceability systems particularly in relation to inspections and compliance.
- Contributing to wider duties in relation to the Agricultural Reform Programme.
- Maintenance of staff and customer guidance
- Development and delivery of blended staff training including e-learning.
- Providing support to colleagues - e.g. complex cases, IT issues, policy confirmation.
- Maintenance of quality standards and continuous improvement in this business area.
- Providing professional advice on agricultural matters to Ministers, Senior Management and policy colleagues.
- Line Management of one B1 colleague.

**Person specification**:

- A proven ability to work constructively with a range of people across a variety of divisions/organisations to deliver specific project objectives to agreed timelines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of effectively researching and analysing a wide range of information and presentation of findings to support decisions and draw out key messages.
- A Demonstrated practical understanding of rural development including agriculture and environmental issues in Scotland.

**Benefits**:

- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

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**Selection process details**:

- Sift and Interview dates TBC- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.**Nationality requirements**:
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)**Working for the Civil Service**:

- The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
- We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).-
- This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.- Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.**Contact point for applicants**:
Job contact:

- Name:
- Andy Paterson
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