Sustainable Agriculture Specialist

About the roleWe are on the look out for a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to join our Quality team here at Tesco within Lamb and Data. The person will support delivery of Tesco sustainable agriculture strategy focussed on lamb alongside owning and project managing a number of Tesco agriculture initiatives.You will be responsible forSupporting the delivery of the long term strategy for Tesco agriculture supply chains, with a specific focus on lamb, ensuring Tesco lamb supply chains are sustainable and resilient.Working with colleagues, suppliers and producers to help them better understand and meet customer expectations on environmental, animal health & welfare and farming best practice.Working as part of the Sustainable Agriculture & Fisheries team and broader Sustainability Team, sharing findings across our function and taking ownership of cross-cutting elements and projects within our strategy.Owning and project managing a number of initiatives including (but not limited to) our Future Farmer Programme and supporting delivering of our Tesco Welfare Approved (TWA) reporting.Building strong internal relationships with our commercial, technical and standards and audit team as well as key external relationships including our external data service providers, suppliers and Tesco Sustainable Lamb Group farmers.Driving continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration across our lamb supply chain that supports delivery of our sustainable agriculture targets and commitments.You will needStakeholder Management.Project Management.Data analysis.Microsoft Office.Degree in Agriculture, sustainability or related subject.Experience within agriculture or sustainability sector relating to agriculture.Experience of project management, delivering and sustaining change.Ability to work on cross functional projects that are relevant to the broader Sustainability team.Whats in it for you?We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out moreAnnual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salaryHoliday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leaveFree 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeingAbout UsYou might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.