Project Executive - fixed term contract

Job summary

We are currently recruiting a Projects Executive on a 12-month, fixed-term contract from November 2026. The role will work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our Coventry HQ and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday.

As a Projects Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects that drive innovation and continuous improvement across AHDB. Working closely with project managers and stakeholders, you will help coordinate project activities, monitor progress and maintain project documentation, ensuring initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with experience of working in a project environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships with stakeholders and working collaboratively as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong planning and organisational skills who is looking to further develop their project management experience while supporting meaningful initiatives that benefit British agriculture.

About AHDB

We are the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British producers in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers, growers and processors, often where no one else can or will.

We share the expert, evidence-based research and reports that inform on-farm decision making. We promote British produce to the UK public through domestic marketing campaigns, and we identify and open new global export opportunities to help farm businesses grow.

We help levy payers learn more, sell more and export more to remain sustainable and profitable. Together, we deliver the insights, the influence and the impact that farmers need.

Job description

• Support the delivery of small and major projects, working closely with project managers and stakeholders
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets and resource plans
• Prepare project reports, updates and documentation for stakeholders and governance activities
• Track project risks, issues and actions, ensuring they are recorded and communicated appropriately
• Coordinate project meetings, gather feedback and support effective stakeholder engagement
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and promote best practice

Person specification

• Experience working within a project or project support environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with enthusiasm for learning and development

Benefits

The benefits…

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities to give you the recognition you deserve:

• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working
• 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day, inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover, 4x salary
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to service
• A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Recognition awards throughout the year
• Reward Gateway membership with a wide range of discounts and savings

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications. For any queries or support with your application, you can contact us at recruitment@ahdb.org.uk

At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, including flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we’ll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

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 the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk
• Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk
• Telephone : 02476 935722

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: hr@ahdb.org.uk