Operational Delivery Manager - Livestock Subject Matter Expert

We are looking for an enthusiastic Livestock Subject Matter Expert (SME) who is passionate about the livestock industry to join our team at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). The role will be based in the Livestock Operational team. This area is undergoing a transformational change that includes the implementation of new policies, systems and technology, business processes and services.

As an operational SME you will build and be able to maintain relationships with your team and livestock stakeholders. You will be committed to resolving challenges and finding effective solutions, lead on strategies and policies, be able to provide advice on livestock traceability, and support new and emerging technologies.

You will work with flexibility to deliver the best outcomes for the RPA, DEFRA and our customers, while successfully managing the demanding challenges facing our organisation.

You will support the successful implementation of change within the RPA by communicating it in a constructive manner, empowering people to embrace the transition while maintaining service levels and demonstrating strong, visible leadership.

Are you passionate about transforming the livestock industry and making a real impact on food security and sustainability?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), delivering over £2 billion in payments to farmers, traders and landowners each year.

We are an Operational Delivery Profession organisation, with the majority of our people delivering day to day services to our customers and stakeholders.

We make excellent delivery happen, empowering agricultural and rural communities to create a better place to live.

We manage over 40 schemes, and also make payments on behalf of Natural England, to ensure we have a healthy rural economy, strong and sustainable rural communities, and to protect and enhance the natural environment.

Our vision is to create a great place for people living in this country. We have developed a set of four strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all of the important work that we carry out.

Further information can be found on the Rural Payments Agency website Rural Payments Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)