Job Description:
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The Land Mobility Service is a pioneering initiative designed to facilitate access to land for young farmers and improve the efficient use of farmland nationwide.
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This role will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of the service's objectives, which include facilitating arrangements between existing farmers and new entrants/young farmers.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Lead and develop the Land Mobility Service in terms of business planning, promotion, and developing industry relations
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* Develop new revenue streams to enhance the service offering
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* Define, plan, and manage the delivery of collaborative farming agreements across Ireland both directly and through a team of facilitators, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
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* Oversee the pricing and fee collection of consultations and arrangements, tracking progress, managing risks, and resolving issues
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* Manage service governance including Board updates, financial reporting and stakeholder communication through annual reports
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* Oversee the management and reporting of a European Innovation Partnership project investigating alternative farming arrangements
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* Identify and manage programme risks, opportunities, and pathways to expansion
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* Provide leadership and coaching to facilitators and education on the service's role to partner organisations
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* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme alignment and success
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Required Skills & Experience:
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We are seeking an individual with proven experience in managing programmes, ideally in facilitation, accountancy, auctioneering or legal. Knowledge of the Irish farming landscape and all associated policies and farm schemes is essential.
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Excellent communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are required. Experience of managing budgeting and timelines across both in-person and remote teams is also necessary.
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Able to work in both front-facing and management capacity independently and adapt to changing priorities. A full driving licence and access to own transport are required.
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Desirable Skills & Experience:
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Knowledge of collaborative farming, facilitation training, and experience in setting up and completing leases would be advantageous.
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Benefits:
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Competitive salary range €55000-€65000 euros depending on experience, travelling expenses provided, flexible working model.