Global Operations Graduate- Agricultural Services
Global Operations Graduate- Agricultural Services
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WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Global Operations Graduate ( Agricultural Services) in September 2025. This is the perfect start for a graduate looking to develop their skills and build a longterm career with a Company at the forefront of the TIC (Testing Inspection Certification) industry. Based primarily at our Headquarters in Knowsley Liverpool the role will involve a two year development programme. You will also be given the opportunity to experience overseas business travel to a range of regions across the globe.
During the programme you will support the growth of AHKs Agricultural Services linking global supply chains through trusted compliance and contractual risk management services in turn helping meet consumer demand for efficient production and food safety as well as tracking and measuring product sustainability and traceability. This role is highly varied and includes a mixture of technical tasks work out on the field and engaging with clients from Precision Agriculture markets through to multinational Agriculture Commodity organisations.
Throughout the programme you will spend time working within our agricultural team on a variety of exciting projects all centred around the provision of trust and certainty throughout the global agricultural supply chain. You will also receive additional theoretical and practical training. This experience coupled with your drive will open up excellent progression opportunities within the group for example a high level management role within the Agricultural division of AHK. This is a growing team and we are looking for people willing to take on responsibilities.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to reinvest in our facilities technology and people.
Click here to find out more about AHK.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Required Personal Qualities
- Independence:the ability to take initiative lead projects and be proactive in prioritising a dynamic and diverse workload.
- Interpersonal: confidence in forming effective working relationships with a diverse range of people including working inclusively and as part of a team.
- Communication:effective oral and written communication of ideas with an excellent command of English. You will be working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability:the ability to multitask and respond effectively to change.
- Analytical:the ability to draw accurate and informative conclusions from detailed research without losing sight of the bigger picture.
- Ambition:Must have ambitions to have a career in the agricultural industry.
- Willingness:A growth mindset willing to learn cooperative and enabling attitude towards training and personal development.
Required Knowledge
- An understanding of agronomy and precision agriculture is desirable.
- An understanding of global agricultural trade is desirable.
Required Qualifications
- An Agriculture related degree is desirable but not essential.
- We also welcome applicants with degrees in Business Management Supply Chain Management or other related disciplines ( minimum 2.1 grade or above)
Work Experience
- Previous internship or initial professional work experience in the agricultural industry is desirable but not essential.
Required Languages
- Fluency in English is essential.
- An additional language is advantageous.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
