NIFDA (Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association) is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting food and drink companies across Northern Ireland.
NIFDA’s role is to enter into partnership with existing providers, associations, government and companies to assist in promoting the competitiveness of the industry.We aim to promote ‘One Voice’ across the industry on matters including:
- Exporting
- Food and Drink Sector Strategy
- Regulation
- Sector Attractiveness and Skills Development
- Technology and Innovation
- Marketing and Promotion
- Research and Development
Role Description
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a full-time role based in Belfast.
The purpose is to serve the vision of promoting sustainable growth within the Northern Ireland food and drink industry. The Chief Executive will act as the primary voice for members, ensuring their interests are represented with government and key stakeholders, and that NIFDA is recognised as the authoritative industry body.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership and mission delivery
- Governance, leadership & business management
- Lobbying and policy development
- Member services and operations
- Events and collaboration
- Public representation – media engagement and communications
Key Relationships
- NIFDA Board and Chair
- NIFDA members and member-led groups
- NI Executive departments and agencies
- Industry bodies and partners
- Media and wider stakeholder community
To apply for this role CVs should be sent by email to Norah Whittaker, HR Consultant at norahrw@btinternet.com by Friday 31 July.
Please also use this email address for any queries about the role. We expect to interview for the role late August so please note any unavailability at the time of application.
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