Voluntary Initiative seeks new Chair to champion responsible PPP use
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) is searching for a new independent Chair to promote the responsible use of plant protection products (PPPs) through an Integrated Pest Management (IPM)-based approach.
The VI is an industry-led initiative which was established in 2001. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is a member of the VI's Stakeholder Group, which oversees and coordinates work and keeps Ministers informed.
The role of the VI Chair includes championing the responsible use of PPPs and acting as a brand ambassador. They will be expected to lead and develop strategy and engage with Government Ministers, regulators and other stakeholders to promote the aims of the VI.
The role, which is government-supported, requires approximately three days per month and will be paid at an agreed rate.
The application window closes on 22 November 2024. For full details and a job description, visit the VI website.
Authors
Hazel Doonan
Hazel is based at AIC Head Office, Peterborough and is responsible for management and coordination of the Crop Protection Sector.
Oli Hill
As Head of Communications, Oli creates and oversees the content published on AIC's website, emails, Member briefings, print publications, and social media. A qualified multimedia journalist, he previously spent six years working at Farmers Weekly magazine as a Senior Reporter on the arable team, and latterly as Community Editor. More recently he was Communications Manager at Red Tractor.