AHDB seeking four new sector council members
8th June 2023
Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.
The AHDB is looking for new sector council members with experience in the livestock and cereals sectors, with applications closing on 26th June.
Appointments are for three-year terms starting from October 2023. The role requires a commitment of up to two days per month per year, including attendance at sector council meetings.
Sector council members play a crucial role in deciding what work should be commissioned for their sector and ensuring there is effective engagement between levy payers and the AHDB.
Positions are available in the Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors and members are required to abide by the AHDB Code of Conduct for board and committee members.
Responsibilities include attending sector council meetings (typically four per year) and contributing to debates and discussions to agree five-year strategic sector priorities for levy payers to vote on.
As well as engaging with levy payers to seek feedback on their needs, new council members are expected to contribute to debates and discussions in deciding the proposed activities and programmes which will be funded, taking into account the results of levy payers’ voting.
Visit the AHDB website for more information on the positions: https://ahdb.org.uk/ahdb-to-recruit-new-sector-board-members-in-2023
