Opportunity to Join AIC as Sector Head for Fertiliser
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) – the UK agri-supply industry’s trade association – is recruiting for a Sector Head for Fertiliser to lead AIC’s strategic, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement efforts across the UK fertiliser industry.
This diverse role serves as the principal liaison between AIC Members, government departments, notably the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), regulatory bodies such as Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency (EA), and other key UK and European stakeholders.
A core part of the role involves providing support to Members through technical guidance, contract management, and safety leadership. Across all responsibilities, the guiding objective is clear: to add value for Members. Every engagement, decision, and activity is focused on strengthening their businesses and representing their interests.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this full-time role benefits from a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, and industry-leading employee benefits.
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Essential skills
Applicants must demonstrate:
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Technical knowledge of the sector, or allied industry
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Experience in policy development and coordination
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Strong management and secretariat skills, including preparing agendas, minutes, and invitations for committees
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Professional and engaging manner, with the ability to represent the sector to members, government, and stakeholders
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365
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Ability to communicate complex technical and policy information clearly and accessibly
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Experience in stakeholder engagement, including regular liaison with government departments, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
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Analytical skills for coordinating, interpreting, and circulating sector statistics and analysis
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team and maintain clear channels of communication
How to apply
Send your CV and covering letter to Julia Corr ([email protected]) by 20 February 2026.
Alternatively, contact us for an informal conversation about this role. Visit AIC's website to learn more about the trade association.
Author
Wendy Ford
Wendy Ford is Communications Manager at AIC, creating and overseeing the content published on AIC's website, emails, Member briefings, print publications, and social media.