Job Vacancies
Details of the latest job vacancy at the Food and Drink Federation.
We are currently looking to fill the following vacancies. If you would like to
apply, see applications details below.
Executive (Policy Development)
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
About the Role
To represent and promote the legitimate common interests of SFDF through
dialogue with government, regulators and other external organisations and to
identify
and act upon issues of concern to the members.
Organisation
SFDF is a small, integrated team that works closely together from an Edinburgh
office with three permanent officials: one director and 2 executive staff (see division organogram (pdf, 10kb). The
team in Scotland leads the focus on Scottish specific issues, liaises with the
London based FDF team who lead on national initiatives and work collaboratively
as
one team on joint projects.
Essential Requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- The ability to construct authoritative, influential and convincing arguments and
cases (policy development and formulation)
- Experience preferred of lobbying within a technical and regulatory environment
- Ability to cope with high degree of responsibility and a wide ranging, diverse
workload, meeting the deadlines to accompany it
- Sound working knowledge of the Scottish, UK and European political system and an
understanding of the processes and actors within them
- Ability to disseminate information, identify and understand diverse issues and
react accordingly
- Numerate
- Project Management
Competent with range of IT packages and the uploading /updating of websites
Specific Duties
- To communicate the views and concerns of SFDF to legislators (Scottish, UK and
European), regulators and other external organizations, either directly or
jointly with FDF, in order to influence the decision making process of these
institutions and bodies.
- To identify and monitor issues of interest to SFDF members and to effectively
communicate any relevant information and developments to them in an appropriate
way. This can involve drafting circulars, writing articles for websites and
updating members through presentations at meetings.
- To evaluate policy developments of interest to SFDF members and to seek
comments from them, in order to ensure the compilation of comprehensive case
evidence
and enable representations to be made on their behalf to government officials
and
others.
- To provide support to the Director SFDF by researching and preparing briefing
documents and scripts to ensure up to date knowledge and useful information is
available for key meetings and on a regular basis.
- To provide regular updates for colleagues within the SFDF team and across the
organisation on policy activity, consultation, Scottish parliamentary issues,
topical information on key stakeholders to ensure both the local and national
team
are broadly informed to support effective forward planning.
- Following development and sign off of the membership strategy at Director level
work closely with the FDF Membership team and appropriate Account Manager to
recruit and retain members in order to achieve membership targets, generate
income
for the organization and maintain the credibility of SFDF as a representative
body.
- To organize effective meetings and events to consult, educate, promote and
influence including Members' Forum and the Parliamentary Reception, ensuring
speakers and venue secured, agenda produced and minutes recorded.
- To devise and contribute to the implementation of policies that enhances the
reputation of SFDF.
- To contribute fully to the achievement of the objectives of SFDF/FDF.
- To manage a self -sufficient approach to administrative tasks and provide
occasional support to Director as required.
Working relationships
The working relationships are with the SFDF Director, SFDF members, SFDF and FDF
colleagues, civil servants and other external organizations such as CBI, Food
Standards Agency, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Executive, Scottish Enterprise
and
the Scottish media.
Main Challenges
Ensuring that SFDF members receive a comprehensive level of representation and
service and that all salient issues and concerns are identified quickly and
acted
upon effectively and appropriately
Closing Date
Friday 10 September 2010
Method of Application
Please forward your application with an up to date CV to HR at: human.resources@fdf.org.uk (stating your existing salary).
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Executive (Communications)
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
About the Role
To coordinate and develop communications that actively promote the achievements
of SFDF and inform and engage members on industry issues, supporting colleagues
to effectively influence government, regulators and other external
organizations.
Organisation
SFDF is a small, integrated team that works closely together from an Edinburgh
office with three permanent officials: one director and 2 executive staff (see division organogram (pdf, 10kb). The
team in Scotland leads the focus on Scottish specific issues, liaises with the
London based FDF team who lead on national initiatives and work collaboratively
as
one team on joint projects.
Essential Requirements
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- The ability to construct authoritative, influential and convincing arguments and
cases (media communications and marketing)
- Ability to cope with high degree of responsibility and a wide ranging, diverse
workload, meeting the deadlines to accompany it
- Experience in Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Communications or the media
preferred
- Awareness of the Scottish, UK and European political system and an understanding
of the processes and actors within them
- Ability to disseminate information, identify and understand diverse issues and
react accordingly
- Numerate
- Project Management
- Competent with range of IT packages and the uploading /updating of websites
Specific Duties
- Monitor, measure and evaluate the SFDF website to ensure a process of
continuous improvement maintaining the website as a key strategic
communications tool
that effectively enhances SFDF's reputation, adds value to members, and is
engaging
to visitors of the site.
- Work with the FDF communications team to develop the communication tools for
SFDF colleagues to use in communicating the views and concerns of SFDF to
legislators (Scottish, UK and European), regulators and other external
organizations.
- Contribute to development of an annual communications and marketing plan in
alignment with SFDF strategy and including FDF's overall business priorities.
- Liaise with the FDF press team to ensure the organization has effective
relationships with key members of the media ensuring SFDF maintain a positive
profile
and that key strategic messages and achievements are represented accurately to
a
wider community of interest.
- Produce the SFDF update newsletter and regular briefs to Scottish members of
key developments and organization achievements and coordinate the submission of
materials to FDF for both FDF branded newsletters and updates and also external
media in time for publication deadlines, including copy on current industry
activity in Scotland.
- Compile and keep updated a Food and Drink industry calendar.
- Ensure members benefits are easily accessible, clear and well communicated to
existing members and potential members across Scotland.
- Following development and sign off of the membership strategy at Director
level, work closely with the FDF Membership team and appropriate Account
Manager to
recruit and retain members in order to achieve membership targets, generate
income for the organization and maintain the credibility of SFDF as a
representative
body.
- To organize effective meetings and events to consult, educate, promote and
influence including such events as Suppliers' Forum and Symposium, ensuring
speakers
and venue secured, agenda produced and minutes recorded.
- To contribute fully to the achievement of the objectives of SFDF/FDF.
- To manage a self-sufficient approach to administrative tasks and provide
occasional support to Director as required.
Working relationships
The working relationships are with the SFDF Director, SFDF members, SFDF and FDF
colleagues, civil servants and other external organizations such as CBI, Food
Standards Agency, Scottish Parliament, Scottish Executive, Scottish Enterprise
and
the Scottish media and PR/Corporate Relations experts within member and
stakeholder organisations.
Main Challenges
Ensuring that SFDF members receive a comprehensive level of representation and
service and that all salient issues and concerns are identified quickly and
acted
upon effectively and appropriately.
Closing Date
Friday 10 September 2010
Method of Application
Please forward your application with an up to date CV to HR at: human.resources@fdf.org.uk (stating your existing salary).
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What's It Like to Work at FDF?
SFDF is an equal opportunities employer, aiming to recruit a diverse range of
talented people. Our success is directly dependent on the collective
contribution
and commitment of each member of its staff. It takes pride in having top
quality, highly motivated and loyal staff supporting the organisation's aims.
The values of the SFDF are fundamental to the way business is done and to
relationships with staff, members and food chain partners. We recruit
individuals
from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and the result is a wealth of
talent and creativity where outstanding individuals work together to meet the
demanding standards of our members and shareholders.
We believe that our culture, built on teamwork and quality, offers opportunities
for everyone to have an important impact on the future of our industry.
We believe that our reputation is built on the quality of our people and we are
therefore committed to staff training and development:
- Each member of staff has a training and development plan, which is regularly
reviewed.
- All new staff receive induction training linked to the needs of their new role.
We continue to develop and refine our HR policies in line with our status as a
best practice organisation.
As an employer, FDF offers an excellent benefits package including an Annual
season ticket loan, Private Healthcare, a Pension scheme, travel insurance and
up
to six weeks annual leave for all employees.
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Last reviewed: 25 Aug 2010