Higher Agricultural Officer - Inverurie Area

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.

Grade-B2

Advert type - Level Transfer

Duration - Permanent

Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

These posts sit within the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) - Inverurie Area Office which is part of the Agricultural & Rural Economy Directorate within DG Net Zero.

As an HAO you will perform a key management role within the RPID Inverurie office, managing, developing and supporting a team of up to 5 Agricultural Officers. You will receive support from a Senior Agricultural Officer and be part of a team focused on delivering a range of RPID administered schemes.

The post holder will be responsible for leading, supporting and providing guidance to staff and customers on a wide range of casework ensuring payment and inspection targets are met as set out in the Annual Business Cycle.