QMS Team

As Accountable Officer for QMS, I am responsible to the Scottish Government for safeguarding all funds falling within the stewardship of the organisation. I am the link between the direction set by the Board and the implementation of its strategies by making sure the executive team delivers the activities necessary for QMS to successfully achieve its remit.

I provide project support to the Chief Executive and the Board including day-to-day management of the Chief Executive and Chair’s stakeholder engagement activities, project management of workstreams, and recruitment.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7925

My role is to ensure effective corporate governance, and that the principles of best practice and value are incorporated into processes and procedures. I have overall responsibility for the financial and administrative functions of QMS.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7923

I am responsible for the day to day operation of the sales and purchase ledgers and assist in the production of some of the organisation's financial reports.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7921

As Office Assistant, my role is to support all departments at QMS by providing an efficient and effective administration service. This includes being the first point of contact at reception, responsibility for office equipment and IT, maintenance of databases and organising travel, accommodation and meeting arrangements.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7912

My role involves leading on the planning, delivery and evaluation of all marketing and communications activities and wider corporate and industry communications, undertaken by the Marketing & Comms team.  My remit also covers QMS's health & education activity and communicating the work of our industry development and economic services teams. Issues management is another key aspect of the role.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8043

My role involves working on all aspects of corporate and consumer communications, including media, websites and social media. I lead on the PR activity behind the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork brands. I draft press releases, features and other content for the media and organise photography and videography in support of our consumer-facing PR activity.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8042

My role focuses on the effective communication of QMS Industry Development activities and messages to improve the efficiency of farmers and others working in the Scottish red meat industry. I am responsible for producing QMS's quarterly 'Livestock +' magazine, as well as a range of Industry Development events and publications, online content, videos and awards.

Direct Dial: 0131 510 8045

As a registered dietitian, I am responsible for many of the nutrition and health related issues concerning QMS and the red meat industry. Much of my time is spent visiting schools, educating pupils about eating red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet. I also work with the teams in QMS on projects with a nutrition or health focus.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7929

I am responsible for leading the GB marketing activity behind the Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork brands.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7926

My role involves providing support with the UK marketing activity undertaken behind the three brands – Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork.I also manage the Scotch Butchers Club – including awards and competitions, promotions and campaigns and social media activity and take a key role in public sector food procurement liaison.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 7927

I am responsible for all food service activity taking place within QMS. I also manage the everyday running of the Scotch Beef Club, promoting beef club membership throughout Scotland and the UK. My role also includes supporting on PR and marketing activities, including consumer-facing events.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8041

I am responsible for the development and delivery of programmes of activity to improve the quality and efficiency of the primary production of red meat and its supply chain in Scotland.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8048

I help deliver a range of activities aimed at improving the productivity, profitability and sustainability of livestock farmers in Scotland.

Direct phone number: 07843 281 129

I help deliver a range of activities aimed at improving the productivity, profitability and sustainability of livestock farmers in Scotland.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8047

My primary role is to help Scottish pig producers to improve efficiency. I manage the Pig Business Network which covers Pig Monitor Farms, Pig Satellite Groups and provision of Agrosoft WinPig production software. I also have responsibility for all QMS pig health projects. 

Direct phone number: 07879 272 501

My role involves working collaboratively with the Scottish red meat industry to identify opportunities for the sector to maintain, build and access new market opportunities locally, nationally and internationally.   I’m keen to forge new partnership with retailers, the food service industry, suppliers and exporters to showcase our exceptional products and promote our truly world class brands.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8105

My role with QMS involves working with key stakeholders across the supply chain, particularly focusing on processing and developing key export markets.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8053

I lead the economics team working on policy impact analysis and providing market information and other data to help businesses plan for the future. In particular we monitor developments in CAP, world trade, and climate change policies as well as looking at future supply patterns and providing enterprise information from which producers can benchmark their businesses.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8056

Each week I collate industry data on prices and supply for the agricultural media. It is my job to update the market prices and graphs on the website and provide other members of the QMS team with the data they need for presentations and meetings. I also analyse the global economic conditions which have an influence on the operating environment of the Scottish red meat sector.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8104

I am responsible for contract management and operation of the six QMS assurance schemes in our whole chain assurance programme and for leading the schemes’ strategic development. My role also involves developing the brands licensing scheme and monitoring and protecting brands integrity.

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8051

Direct phone number: 0131 510 8046