Agricultural Sustainability Data Coordinator

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

There is the opportunity for the role to be undertaken as a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner.

We are at the beginning of our Sustainability journey, and while we have made significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), we are now in the process of identifying and broadening our environmental sustainability programme and KPIs for the next 15 years.  We are looking for an individual whose role will consist of data management and reporting of our agricultural sustainability data.

For the right applicant, there will be opportunities for further development in line with their future career aspirations.

About the Role:

Do you have an interest in Sustainability? Are you highly motivated and data minded? Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Sustainability across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Graduate/Apprentice to join our Sustainability Team.

The role is office based with hybrid working on our site in Hereford. 

What will you be doing as an Agricultural Sustainability Data Coordinator at Avara?

Working with the Head of Sustainability alongside the wider Sustainability and Agricultural teams, the Sustainability Graduate/Apprentice will be responsible for managing the Agricultural sustainability data, with reporting requirements to fulfil both internally and externally. The role will also support the development and application of sustainability assessment tools to improve the management and reduction of carbon, waste and raw materials.

What will your key responsibilities as an Agricultural Sustainability Data Coordinator include?

• Responsibility for Avara’s Agricultural sustainability data, ensuring that it is robust and auditable.
• Collection, analysis and feedback of farm carbon footprints from our farming partners, working alongside a Farm Carbon Foot printing tool
• Managing and reporting feed raw material sustainability data
• Analysing data to provide insight into current performance, progress against KPIs and identifying best practice and potential opportunities to further progress our sustainability credentials.

  What you’ll need to be successful:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - e.g. pivot table & competency in other Microsoft Office Applications such as PowerBI
• An understanding of agriculture & food systems is essential, and specifically poultry supply chains is desirable,
• Experience gathering and interpreting large sets of data, with the ability to present in a simple format
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to manipulate data for varied applicable audiences,
• The ability to multitask, with a strong attention to detail,
• The ability to well work under pressure to hit both external and internal deadlines,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• The ability to understand relevant issues in-depth, and consistently looking to broaden your knowledge and understanding.
• An interest in key sustainability and agricultural themes including carbon, waste, water, energy supply and consumption, food production & food waste and a passion to drive positive impacts on the environment.
• The ability to work independently and proactively as a part of a small team.
• The ability to work cross-functionally across different departments and teams.
• Full UK driving license.

• Working with internal and external partners to help define appropriate feedback on sustainability KPI’s and targets to support the Avara sustainability agenda. 
• Working as part of a project team to deliver a central environmental data platform focusing on water, waste, plastics & energy usage.
• Contributing to the annual Avara Responsible Business Report and internal engagement programs.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As an Agricultural Sustainability Data Coordinator you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things, include the following:

• From £25,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with long term career development opportunities
• Straight forward pension contribution of 3%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks, such as savings & discounts on weekly costs.

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What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Brackley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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