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Title:  Agricultural Consultant

Type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £27,531 - £38,143 per annum, DOE

Location: FRBS Forfar

REF: CML/CS/035/23

Closing Date: 1st October 2023 

Are you looking for an exciting and varied career within agriculture and the rural sector? SAC Consulting, part of SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), has opportunities across Scotland, working closely with farms, crofts, and other rural businesses - Be a part of our expert team.

SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters.

We have decades of experience, but as demands and expectations around land management have evolved, so have we. We work progressively, backed by our strong connections with research and education colleagues, to support rural enterprise in areas including arable and livestock production, business diversification, financial management, ecology, biodiversity, carbon management, environmental schemes, and forestry.

Our broad scope and unique environment enable you to shape your own role, employing your own interests, passions, and unique expertise for the benefit of our customers.

The main purpose of this role is to provide expert technical and business consultancy services to customers throughout the Forfar area and South-East Region. The role will require flexible working hours and regular travel to accommodate customer needs. You should also be able to harness your knowledge and experience for the benefit of both your customer and your colleagues. For the candidate, with the right skills, there are always opportunities to quickly progress to other roles within the company.

Through knowledge transfer, advisory services, tools, and collaboration SAC consultants assist and support their clients to meet their individual business objectives, as well as helping industry stakeholders, government agencies and private sector businesses to achieve greater success or to deliver on their organisation objectives.

Key elements of this role include:

• Providing technical, business, specialist expertise and financial consultancy services to customers and their farming businesses
• Identifying solutions for customers as they adapt to changes in regulation, Government policy and evolving markets.
• Winning and delivering new business, through maximising opportunities to introduce the customer to the most appropriate consulting services we can offer to support their business.
• The opportunity to facilitate or assist in the delivery of content and events for the Farm Advisory Service (FAS)
• Where and when appropriate, use your skills and knowledge to provide training and insight for others within SAC Consulting

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• A HND or degree in a relevant discipline. Whilst an agricultural qualification is desirable you may have a qualification within an area of business, finance or land-based sectors. Equally your qualification could be in a transferable area such as teaching but backed up by your farming experience.
• FACTS (Fertiliser Adviser Certification and Training Scheme), FBAASS (Farm Business Adviser Accreditation Scheme for Scotland), or another relevant professional accreditation such as BASIS or RICS would be desirable, though not essential.
• Experience working in the rural sector; an awareness of the challenges faced by agricultural businesses.
• A broad knowledge many farming enterprises and systems with a deeper level of knowledge in a specific area of interest.
• The ability to drive your own success whilst also working as part of a team.
• Curiosity to ask questions and the courage to give advice.
• A commercial awareness of the value of your expertise and the ability to use the team around you to get the best result for the customer.

Closing date: 1st October 2023 

What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the link below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: Animal Technician  

Type:  Fixed Term (12 Months), Casual/Variable Hours

Salary: £11.59 per hour

Location: Elmwood Campus

REF: ANF/VAS/010/23       

Closing Date: 4^th October 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The main purpose of this role is to:

• Provide technical support for students and/or staff across a department/faculty.
• Apply technical skills and knowledge to support the successful delivery of teaching and/or research programmes.

The following activities will be delivered supporting research and/or teaching:

• Carry out a range of activities within a routine or established process.
• Operate a range of equipment to undertake specified tasks.
• Record data accurately.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance according to detailed instructions.
• Amend own routines to take account of particular situations, workload and circumstances.
• Follow clear guidance to construct and/or set up basic equipment.
• Carry out basic routine record keeping and filing.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that the service provided meets expectations.
• Engage in and undertake professional development activity appropriate/relevant to the post and related professional practices.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

The post holder may also be required to:

• Carry out equipment maintenance following detailed instructions.
• Ensure workshop/laboratory/work environment is maintained to the standard required to deliver the appropriate level of service.
• Provide instructions and advice to colleagues, students and/or customers and/or visitors.
• Have responsibility for driving vehicles for the business of SRUC.

Closing date: 4^th October 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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Title:  Agricultural Technician

Type:  Fixed Term (12 months), Full-Time

Salary: £22,302 - £24,866 per annum  

Location: FRBS Kirkwall

REF: CML/CS/032/23

Closing Date: 24th September 2023

Are you looking for an exciting and varied career within agriculture and the rural sector? SAC Consulting, part of SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), has opportunities across Scotland, working closely with farms, crofts, and other rural businesses - Be a part of our expert team.

SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters.

We have decades of experience, but as demands and expectations around land management have evolved, so have we. We work progressively, backed by our strong connections with research and education colleagues, to support rural enterprise in areas including arable and livestock production, business diversification, financial management, ecology, biodiversity, carbon management, environmental schemes, and forestry.

Our broad scope and unique environment enable you to shape your own role, employing your own interests, passions, and unique expertise for the benefit of our customers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen working as part of a friendly and successful team based in our Kirkwall Consultancy Office on the beautiful Orkney Islands. This technical role is concerned with providing support to crofting and farming businesses.  The office provides consultancy to beef and sheep farms all over Orkney, so a knowledge of the agricultural sector is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to work to tight deadlines and produce highly accurate, up to date reports to fulfil the requirements of the post.

The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the Line Manager.

The post holder must always be able to multi-task and use their initiative in the conduct of their work. They must be able to apply sound judgement to ensure that they conduct themselves within the framework of SRUC regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a good standard of secondary education including Highers or equivalent. A degree in an Agricultural/Business related subject would be an advantage.  The candidate should also be able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience in an agricultural setting.

Closing date: 24th September 2023

What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the link below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.

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Title:  Calf Rearer

Type:  Permanent / Casual Variable hours

Salary: £22,302-22,530 FTE per annum, pro-rata

Location: Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries

REF: CML/FARM/039/23

Closing Date: 24th  September 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Calf Rearer, to provide support to the calf rearing team: feeding calves, collecting colostrum, collecting raw milk, cleaning calving facilities and calf housing.

Applications closing date: 24^th September 2023

What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the link below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: IT Service Desk Advisor

Type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £23,241 - £26,615

Location: Scotland/Flexible

REF: CFPS/IDS/014/23

Closing Date: 3^rd October 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The main purpose of this role is to provide IT support & training to end users and students across SRUC whilst maintaining and creating good working relationships with staff and colleagues and providing a high level of customer care. 

As a Customer Desk Advisor, you will have the following duties:

• Act as single point of contact through a shared service desk for IDS related queries
• Support users (Staff, Students and other authorised users) in the resolution of issues with respect to using SRUC systems, equipment and facilities.
• Configuration, installation and repair of equipment using automated tools or processes defined by IDS infrastructure managers or processes.
• Undertake IT operations, such as equipment movement and technical support.
• Support business events where Audio Visual systems are required .
• Log calls and undertake tasks as prioritised by the Service Desk system adopted to ensure adherence to IDS Service Level Agreements
• Assist in creating a robust knowledge base by creating user friendly documentation/ help guides for staff/students and for support/service desk team.
• Conduct site visits as required.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Line Manager

Closing date: October 3^rd 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC103046) and is a registered Scottish charity (SC003712). SAC Commercial Limited (SC148684) is an SRUC company. Registered Office: Peter Wilson Building, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: Lecturer in Agriculture

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £37,229 - £42,660 (under review)

Location: Edinburgh

REF: ACF/AHES/017/23     

Closing Date: 24^th September 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The successful candidate will be based at SRUC’s Kings Buildings Campus in Edinburgh as part of the Agriculture and Land Based Engineering Department within the Central Faculty of SRUC. The successful candidate will be required to deliver teaching and practical classes to students as directed by the Agriculture Programme Team leader. This person will also play a crucial role in the development of the agriculture course which will include revalidating both the degree and HN programmes.

The post holder will prepare and deliver programmes of education, training and assessment, including a wide range of practical skills to a high standard as well as classroom teaching to appropriate academic standards, and deliver and assess modules typically in all areas detailed below. The levels of modules range from HNC to Honours Degree.

If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact Craig Davidson at Craig.Davidson@sruc.ac.uk.

Closing date: 24th September 2023

Please note, we will be reviewing the applications throughout the advertising period and may close the vacancy early.

Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd October at our Edinburgh King’s Buildings Campus.

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC103046) and is a registered Scottish charity (SC003712). SAC Commercial Limited (SC148684) is an SRUC company. Registered Office: Peter Wilson Building, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: Lecturer in Agriculture

Type:  Fixed Term, Part Time (7 hours per week)

Salary: £34,626 - £41,893

Location: Barony

REF: ASWF/AGR/015/23   

Closing Date: October 20^th 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The successful candidate will be based at SRUC’s Barony campus. They will be a member of the Agriculture Programme Management Team in Barony and be managed by the Agriculture Programme Leader.

Scope of the Post:

1. Teaching of general agriculture, where deliver encompasses work-based learning, NC agriculture, HNC agriculture, HND agriculture and degree levels.

Specifically, this will entail:

• Delivery of modules – teaching and assessment and collation of results
• Preparation of teaching and learning materials including those required for flexible and blended learning
• Associated CPD

2. Co-ordination of practical/field visits within the agriculture programme

• Work with the programme Leader to continue to develop farm partnerships to deliver the practical content of the course
• Plan and deliver farm practical

3. Member of Programme Management Team (PMT), Barony

• Attendance at PMT Meetings
• Attendance at Student Liaison Group (SLG) meetings
• Other relevant programme management duties as directed by Programme Leader

4. Contribute to student recruitment activity in Barony.

• Attendance at, and contribution to, the planning and running of open days, taster days, and other careers events and marketing initiatives particularly, but not exclusively, related to the agriculture programme

Closing date: October 20^th 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

Further information

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Title:  Research Technician – Dairy Food Science

Type:  Full Time, Fixed Term (36 Months)

Salary: £27,989 - £31,907 per annum

Location: SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries

REF: ASWF/AGR/014/23

Closing Date: 25th September 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

Applications are invited for a post as a Research Technician (Dairy Food Science) at SRUC’s Dairy Research & Innovation Centre in Dumfries.

Working with dairy-processing partners across South and West Scotland and Cumbria, the purpose of this post is to provide laboratory support for the development of a research and innovation programme in dairy food science, including the establishment of new laboratory facilities for detailed analysis of milk and dairy products. This is part of the £21.3 million Digital Dairy Chain project led by SRUC, which is focussed on dairy industry developments in our region.

Applications closing date: 25th September 2023

What you will get in return

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the link below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: Student Support Tutor (Funding)

Type:  Permanent, Part-Time (14.8 hours)

Salary: £28,047 - £32,432 (under review)

Location: Aberdeen Campus

REF: ANF/FO/015/23

Closing Date: 3rd October 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

An opportunity has arisen for a Student Support Tutor (Funding) within the North Faculty. The postholder will be required to administer, process and support applications to a range of funds and bursaries and assist in the assessment of fees status for students. The role involves providing a high quality proactive and, when required, reactive student finance-related and pastoral support service and will entail working directly with students and colleagues across SRUC to enhance our support to students.

We are seeking a candidate with experience of finance-related needs assessing and supporting students preferably in a tertiary education setting. Experience of administration, and improvement, of process-driven workflows is also essential, as is experience of providing an effective service to customers and other stakeholders, including students with additional support needs.

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess a degree level qualification in a relevant subject and/or a relevant professional qualification.

For more detail regarding key duties and responsibilities, and a list of essential and desirable skills/qualifications/experience required for the role, please refer to the Job Particulars document.

The is a part time post of 14.8 hours per week (2 days per week).

Closing date:  October 3rd 2023 

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions 
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC103046) and is a registered Scottish charity (SC003712). SAC Commercial Limited (SC148684) is an SRUC company. Registered Office: Peter Wilson Building, King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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Title:  Student Support Tutor (Education)

Type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £34,949 - £39,294

Location: Edinburgh

REF:  ACF/FO/032/23

Closing Date: 6^th October 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Support Tutor (Education) to join our Student Support Team based out of our Edinburgh campus, within SRUC’s Central Faculty, supporting students currently studying at a number of locations across central Scotland. The role will involve providing a high-quality proactive and, when required, reactive student education support service to both taught students and research students (including current and prospective students, as applicable).  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of SRUC’s wider student support teams (across the 5 main SRUC Education campuses) to further develop our support provision for our students.

We are seeking a candidate with experience of needs assessing and supporting students with education support needs, preferably in a tertiary education setting. Experience of working with, and positively impacting on, students with SpLDs, additional support needs, mental health issues and other disabilities is also essential.

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess a degree level qualification in a relevant subject and/or a relevant professional qualification.

For more detail regarding key duties and responsibilities, and a list of essential and desirable skills/qualifications/experience required for the role, please refer to the Job Particulars document which is downloadable when you click the link below.

Closing date: October 6^th 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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Title: PEU Maintenance Operative

Type:  Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £27,989 - £31,907

Location: Bush Estate  

REF: CML/CS/036/23

Closing Date: 22^ND September 2023  

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The PEU Maintenance Operator role will be a split role fulfilling duties for 2 parts of the business. The role will operate for 2.5 days per week as a standard operator working on the production line and carrying out tasks in line with the standard CEU Operative job profile. A further 2.5 days of the week will be spent ensuring the Product Evaluation Unit (PEU) is always maintained and kept in good repair and operational. The role shall have a good working understanding of the technical and practical aspects of the production facility and will act as the first point of contact for the plants main contractors and repair engineers.

Closing date: 22^nd September 2023  

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

Apply

To apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.