Overview

Our prestigious and market leading client, based in Shipdham, is currently seeking a Head of Nutrition to join their well-established and successful team. The role title is Head of Equine & Smallholder Nutrition. You will oversee product development, feed trials, sampling and the nutritional analysis of feeds in line with current legislation. The role includes giving equine nutritional advice over the phone, email and at shows and events, and you will be approachable and able to communicate with colleagues and customers of all ages and backgrounds. You will also be proficient in writing and presenting nutritional lectures and articles for internal and external publications.

Responsibilities

• Management of an award-winning team of nutritionists.
• Strategic involvement in new product development and researching the feasibility of potential new products.
• Overseeing feed trials in-line with changing legislation.
• Working with a Company Director on sampling ingredients and finished products, nutritional analysis and associated interpretation and administration.
• Liaising with the Marketing Department to ensure production of technical documents for marketing and legislative purposes.
• Ensuring the delivery of nutritional support and product training to the Area Sales Managers.
• Attending relevant conferences to keep up-to-date with industry developments and reporting on findings.
• Writing nutritional articles for internal and external publications and marketing materials.
• Co-ordinating the Product Customer Service before, during and after a purchase.
• Preparing and presenting nutritional talks at events and educational establishments.
• Other duties as the nutrition department requires.

Qualifications and experience

• In addition to equine knowledge and experience, ability to give nutritional advice for animals such as poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Leisure horse experience.
• Ideally a relevant Master\'s Degree.

Key Skills

• Outstanding technical knowledge in animal nutrition — equine is essential, some smallholder preferable.
• Educated to Master\'s degree level, ideally in Equine Science, Equine Studies, Animal Science or Animal Management.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service / people skills.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity, drive, enthusiasm and a proactive approach.
• Computer literate.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Reside within 45 minutes of the Norfolk Head Office.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we may not respond to everyone individually; however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd