Barbara Pennington Email & Phone Number

Hamilton

Agricultural Expertise- Providing technical advice to customers and agents regarding the legislation covering all areas of agriculture, usually in a face-to-face capacity- SASA certified cereal seed inspector for all pre-basic to C generations Business Grant Advisor - Assessment of grant applications for a large range and value of capital projects, including analysing financial accounts, business plans and projections- Processing subsidy and grant applications, carrying out cross checks to prevent double funding, reduction of claims made in error and certifying correct claims for paymentProject Management- Conducting farm GPS satellite survey inspections. This includes remapping field parcels and assessing eligibility for subsidy and grant payments according to European standards- Issuing reports on the results of GPS inspections, detailing how the findings will impact mapping, claims and future applications- Using GIS systems to assess land cover, area and eligibility. Detailed understanding of Ordinance Survey maps - Carrying out traceability inspections on farms, including detailed record checks and physical inspections for both sheep, cattle and Cross ComplianceCommunication and IT skills- Mentoring and training new staff members throughout the entire job role, including carrying out evaluations - Able to discuss in detail a vast range of grant and subsidy schemes, legacy and current, that are available to customers, along with the vast array of issues faced by land owners - Highly proficient in the numerous tailored computer systems required to administer each scheme, along with the Microsoft suite and GIS systems

Stirling

Events- Organising internal and external events and conferences across ScotlandAdministration- Updating Reports, Databases, Spreadsheets and the SEPA Intranet site - Arranging meetings and locations- General admin including diary organisation, invoicing and correspondence- Basic proof-reading of publications- Training new staff members

Sales Support- Working as part of a team of four to deliver internal and external marketing solutions within the general marketing plan of a sales driven organisation- Compiling, maintaining and updating databases and direct mailing lists- Preparing customer quotes, editing and checking other team members accuracy- Corresponding with internal and external individuals in relation to projects and requests, and researching and responding as requiredDirect Marketing - Managing and planning direct marketing campaigns for specific company projects - Planning and preparing written communication in the form of emails, letters, promotional material, copyright and internal reports for company DirectorsEvents- Assisting in the preparation and planning of monthly sales meetings - Training and overseeing new staff members