Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Test, Trial & Demonstration
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Field
Reporting To: Trials & Validation Manager
Compensation: £35,000 - £41,000 / year
Job purpose
· Support the development and delivery of UK Dairy Carbon Network – which demonstrates and validates multiple greenhouse gas emission reducing measures on commercial UK dairy farms.
· The role holder will act as the The UK Agri-Tech Centre lead for its designated activities with the project
· Ensure effective linkages with other members of the consortium and the wider supply chain and internally at The UK Agri-Tech Centre to ensure the successful delivery of the UK Dairy Carbon Network project.
This role is field-based, which means you’ll be travelling to client sites, partner sites and our locations as part of your day-to-day work. You may also work from your home address for a minority of the week or attend one of our sites from time to time. Our main locations are: Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Cranfield, Newport (Midlands).
· Lead on The UK Agri-Tech Centre activities with the UK Dairy Carbon Network
· Ensure robust and operational information, data collection framework and activities to meet UKDCN project commitments
· Chair work package meetings and act as the main The UK Agri-Tech Centre contact with project lead partner providing regular updates and submitting reports
Strategic Responsibilities:
· Acts as the technical lead for The UK Agri-Tech Centre and UK Dairy Carbon Network as required
· Develop and manage activities that fit within the contractual remit of The UK Agri-Tech Centre with the UK Dairy Carbon Network Projects
· Deliver all activities within time and budget
Operational Responsibilities:
· Key point of contact for the UK Dairy Cabon Network ensure project commitments are met and outputs are technically robust including supporting the development & review of the UK-DCN mitigation catalogue
· Develop and maintain a strong profile and connection with UK Dairy Carbon Network consortium members, providing industry representation
· Provide relevant information in a time manner and of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders
· Represent the UK Dairy Carbon Network and The UK Agri-Tech Centre to range of stakeholders
Essential:
· Technical experience of the dairy industry and it stakeholder and organisations
· Relevant degree or qualification in agriculture/related discipline
· Experience with and involvement in programmes with multiple stakeholders and priorities
· Ability to critically assess evidence, identify gaps, and articulate limitations clearly.
· Awareness of animal health & welfare relevant regulatory frameworks (as required).
· Ability to pivot quickly to deal with new and emerging priorities.
· Team player, self motivated.
· Strong communication skills to range of stakeholders.
· Excellent time management.
· Able to prioritise workload and make effective decisions at pace when required.
· Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft environments.
· Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
· Experience related to livestock GHG emissions or climate mitigation, such as:
o methane reduction strategies
o feed or nutrition interventions
o manure and fertiliser management
o systems‑level decarbonisation
· Familiarity with Defra‑ funded or UK public sector programmes
· Experience working alongside data, modelling, or measurement teams to support impact claims.
· Prior engagement with government agencies, research institutes, or industry bodies.
· Project Management Experience.
Technical / Professional Competencies
· Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy or a related field or equivalent commercial experience. Post-graduate qualification preferable
· In depth knowledge of R&D, agricultural trials.
You will be part of a pioneering organisation driving innovation in agri-tech, whilst working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. There is opportunity to grow and develop within a newly established organisation, plus a range of benefits including:
If you are ready for a role that truly makes an impact - join us and be part of something meaningful. We’d love to hear from you!
Established by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, the UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support, saving you time and accelerating your progress.
We strengthen the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we are trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth by offering physical centres with cutting-edge R&D laboratories, testbeds, factories and offices.
