Job Title
Department
Location
Grade
Line Manager (Job Title)
AHDB JOB DESCRIPTION
Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella
in pigs (ZNCPig) Manager
BPEX
Stoneleigh
Veterinary Programme Manager
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND JOB
Within the veterinary department the role of Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella
in pigs (ZNCPig) Manager will be to support the Veterinary Programme Manager in the efficient
delivery of national Salmonella control programme and plans of action to reduce zoonoses levels
and improve the health status on pig farms. The post will be 40% office based at Stoneleigh and
60% field based knowledge transfer to processors, farmers and vets.
The vision for the Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella in pigs (ZNCPig) is to
improve the Salmonella status of the national pig herd and thereby to meet EU targets for
Salmonella reduction, support production of a quality product, improve pig performance and
icrease the sustainability of the industry. The Salmonella status of the British pig herd is
significantly above the European average and any EU target is likely to be challenging for the
industry to achieve. Action to improve Salmonella status should seek every opportunity to achieve
concurrent improvements in productivity, environmental sustainability and cost of production.
The key objectives for the BPEX KTR&D department is to see significant advances in:
 Improved Production Efficiency through knowledge transfer addressing best practice,
demonstration, innovation and training.
 Better Health and Welfare via a programme of health improvement strategies and projects
leading ultimately to disease eradication.
 Reduced environmental footprint of the pig industry addressing legislative compliance and
use of better production techniques.
 Increased levels of food safety and product quality.
DIMENSIONS: AUTHORITY LEVELS & DECISION MAKING
The post will offer considerable challenge and career development opportunities and job
satisfaction reward for persons interested in delivering services to the pig sector.
The post reports to the Veterinary Programme Manager
Budgetary responsibility: Delivery of Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella in pigs
within budgets
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/MAIN CONTACTS/CONTEXT
The post is expected to be 40% office based at Stoneleigh and 60% field based knowledge transfer
to processors, farmers and vets. Close liaision with these groups is anticipated.
Close liaison is required with the internal KT R&D department within BPEX.
 Knowledge Transfer team of 6
 Veterinary team of 3
 Environment team of 2
Proactive discussions with other internal teams:
 AHDB’s other KT and R&D teams
Additionally the post holder will be expected to be in regular contact with external groups
including:
 Contractors delivering the BPEX Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella in
pigs, which the post holder will manage and be directly responsible for both budget control
and technical delivery
 Abattoirs
 Veterinary practices
 VLA
 BPEX levy payers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Managing delivery of Zoonoses National Control Programme for Salmonella in Pigs
(ZNCPig)
Administration of the ZNCPig programmes eg Develop forms, paperwork, and certificates
required; manage databases; manage communication strategy .
Review of Salmnella control plans on farm and in abattoir with follow-up action as
required to implement best practice nationally
Managing delivery of ZNCPig field trials on Salmonella control on-farm and in abattoir
Management of the ZNCPig database, reporting and information exchange
Attendance of project steering groups, follow up of action points to ensure they are
delivered in a timely fashion.
Managing development and delivery of training materials for ZNCPig
Support to the Veterinary Programme Manager in developing, planning and delivering the
annual and longer term veterinary programme.
The post holder will also be expected to carry out any other responsibilities commensurate with
the post that the Line Manager/Chief Executive may require
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KNOWLEDGE / EXPERTISE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Short listed candidates are likely to have:
 A degree in animal science, business studies or equivalent, or equivalent expertise in
project management or of pig farm management
 Administration skills
 Information technology skills
 A knowledge of the pig sector
Post holder would be supported for continuing further education.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES / KEY SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good communicator (both verbally and in writing)
Good organization skills
Good team member
Ability to work on own initiative
Flexibility
Capability to work from home or in the field when necessary
Innovator able to bring new ideas to the department and successfully sell their benefits to
the team
Proficient with Microsoft office packages
Understanding of analysis and interpretation of technical information
SIGNATURE (Postholder):
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SIGNATURE (Manager):
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