England - Marketing and Business Development Officer

About The Team:

We provide diagnostic testing for farm livestock and companion animals, national livestock health schemes, livestock health planning, veterinary CPD courses and external quality assessment schemes.

We offer specialised services tailored to meet the needs of our clients, including:

• Livestock Health Schemes: Premium Cattle Health Scheme (PCHS) and Premium Sheep and Goat Health Schemes (PSGHS), programmes designed to improve the health and welfare of livestock through proactive health management and disease prevention.
• Diagnostic Testing: Advanced laboratory testing services to diagnose and monitor animal health conditions.
• Health Planning: Customised health plans to optimise livestock health and productivity.

At SRUC Veterinary Services, we are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable services that help our clients achieve their goals. Our focus on innovation, research, and education ensures that we stay at the forefront of veterinary science and continue to provide valuable support to the agricultural community.

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about the veterinary and agricultural industry? Do you have a knack for marketing and business development? SRUC Veterinary Services is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing and Business Development Officer.

In this role you will play a crucial part in promoting our range of products and services, but will be primarily focused on our industry leading livestock health schemes with around 7000 farmer members. Your efforts will help increase our income and expand our client base throughout the UK, with a primary focus on England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Marketing and Business Development Manager in promoting products and services focussing on Livestock Health Schemes.
• Organise Health Scheme Advisory Group Meetings and consult with Breed Societies and national bodies.
• Identify business opportunities, process leads and assist with customer enquiries.
• Support the production of promotional and technical materials.
• Represent SRUC Veterinary Services at livestock and veterinary events.
• Regularly update the CRM database and use it to contact clients.
• Update the SRUC Veterinary Services website and use digital channels to raise our profile.
• Book adverts and articles in Breed Society Journals.

Qualifications:

• Essential: HND Qualification in Agriculture, Animal Science, Marketing, or similar. SCQF Level 8.
• Desirable: Degree Graduate in Agriculture, Animal Science, Marketing, or similar. SCQF Level 9.

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting https://www.sruc.ac.uk/connect/jobs/list-of-vacancies/

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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