About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers.

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Sustainability & ASSAP Advisor for our site in Charleville, Cork on a full time, permanent basis. The Sustainability & ASSAP Advisor will be responsible for working with Kerry Agribusiness milk suppliers to accelerate adoption of sustainable farming practices. The advisor will provide advice and support to our milk suppliers on actions that they can take to improve water quality through the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP).

Job Requirements:

• To deliver agreed programmes aimed at supporting farmers to reduce gaseous emissions, improve habitats and enhance biodiversity on their farm.
• To develop and deliver the agreed business plan of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme
• To use a range of effective advisory methodologies including one to one support and public events as part of a team to achieve improvements in farmers environmental sustainability.
• To engage with farmers located in “high pressure” catchments to identify risks arising from their farming operations to water quality
• Identify improvements in farmyard, roadway and land management practice to support reduction on point source losses.
• To liaise with other advisors / industry professionals with the objective of enhancing water quality and community engagement.
• To support / organize / deliver local dissemination events such as farm walks and meetings.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and skills

• Good Knowledge of the farming industry.
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Have a high level of commitment and energy.
• Advisers will be required to have their own transport in order to efficiently carry out their duties.
• Full clean drivers licence.
• Previous industry experience is desirable but not essential.

Key competencies

• Good Problem Solving Skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, with an ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Strives for continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Agricultural/ Environmental Science or equivalent
• Proficient IT Skills

What's in it for me?

Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you!