Allen and Page Horse Feeds
East Anglia
Closing date: Friday 30th May 2025
Job Details
Website:
allenandpage.com
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 30th May 2025
We are currently seeking a Head of Nutrition to join our well-established and successful team.
As the Head of Equine & Smallholder Nutrition, you will play a major part in overseeing product development, feed trials, sampling and the nutritional analysis of feeds in line with current legislation.
As the role includes giving equine nutritional advice over the phone, email and at shows and events, the successful candidate will be approachable and able to relate and communicate to colleagues and customers of all ages and backgrounds. As well as the ability to write articles for internal and external publications, the successful candidate will also be proficient in writing and presenting nutritional lectures.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
Management of an award-winning team of nutritionists.
Strategic involvement in new product development and researching the feasibility of potential new products.
Overseeing feed trials in-line with changing legislation.
Working with a Company Director on sampling ingredients and finished products, nutritional analysis and associated interpretation and administration
Liaising with the Marketing Department to ensure production of technical documents for marketing and legislative purposes.
Ensuring the delivery of nutritional support and product training to the Area Sales Managers
Attending relevant conferences to keep up-to-date with industry developments and reporting on findings
Writing nutritional articles for internal and external publications and marketing materials
Responsibility for co-ordinating our Product Customer Service - before, during and after a purchase.
Preparing and presenting nutritional talks at events and educational establishments
Other duties as your nutrition department requires
As this role covers both our equine and smallholder ranges, in addition to equine knowledge and experience we are also looking for someone who can give nutritional advice for animals such as poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and cattle.
Successful candidates will have experience of managing a team, have leisure horse experience and ideally hold a relevant Master's Degree.
Key Skills:
Outstanding technical knowledge in animal nutrition — equine is essential, some smallholder preferable
Educated to Master's degree level, ideally in Equine Science, Equine Studies, Animal Science or Animal Management
Exceptional communication skills
Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Outstanding Customer Service / people skills
Ability to demonstrate creativity, drive, enthusiasm and a proactive approach
Computer literate
Full UK driving license required
Reside within 45 minutes of our Norfolk Head Office
Please submit your CV together with an application form
Allen & Page Ltd
Norfolk Mill,
Shipdham
Thetford,
Norfolk
IP25 7SD
Tel: 01362 822 900
Email: pa@allenandpage.co.uk
Website: www.allenandpage.com
Applications will only be accepted with a completed application form
An attractive salary is available, dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing date for applications: 30 May 2025
Allen and Page is an equal opportunities employer.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
