Agricultural Graduate

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our Agricultural Graduate Programme in March 2025. This is the perfect start for an agricultural graduate looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career with a Company at the forefront of the TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) industry. Based primarily at our Headquarters in Knowsley, Liverpool, the role will involve a two year development programme. You will also be given the opportunity to experience overseas business travel to a range of regions across the globe. Whilst an agricultural degree is not an essential requirement, you will need to demonstrate a passion for global agriculture and commodities. During the programme you will support the growth of AHK's agricultural services, linking global supply chains through trusted compliance and contractual risk management services, in turn helping meet consumer demand for efficient production and food safety as well as tracking and measuring product sustainability and traceability. This role is highly varied and includes a mixture of technical tasks, work out on the field and engaging with clients from Precision Agriculture markets through to multinational Agriculture Commodity organisations. Throughout the programme you will spend time working within our agricultural team on a variety of exciting projects, all centred around the provision of trust and certainty throughout the global agricultural supply chain. You will also receive additional theoretical and practical training. This experience, coupled with your drive, will open up excellent progression opportunities within the group, for example a high level management role within the Agricultural division of AHK. This is a growing team and we are looking for people willing to take on responsibilities.

• Independence: the ability to take initiative, lead projects and be proactive in prioritising a dynamic and diverse workload.
• Interpersonal: confidence in forming effective working relationships with a diverse range of people, including working inclusively and as part of a team.
• Communication: effective oral and written communication of ideas with an excellent command of English. You will be working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: the ability to multitask and respond effectively to change.
• Analytical: the ability to draw accurate and informative conclusions from detailed research without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Ambition: Must have ambitions to have a career in the agricultural industry.
• Willingness: A growth mindset, willing to learn, co-operative and enabling attitude towards training and personal development.
Required Knowledge
• An understanding of agronomy and precision agriculture.
• An understanding of global agricultural trade., Degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Business Management, or other relevant discipline (minimum 2.1 grade or above).
Work Experience
• Previous internship or initial professional work experience in the agricultural industry is desirable but not essential.
Required Languages
• Fluency in English is essential.
• An additional language is advantageous.
  
  Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
  
  We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.