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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £20,041 - £23,415 per annum 

Location: SRUC Oatridge, West Lothian (flexible)

REF: AJN/REG/045/21

Closing date: 27 January 2022

SRUC are looking to welcome an experienced administrator to join the busy team providing administrative support to the Academic Records and Admissions teams and helping ensure effective and efficient systems, processes and procedures are in place, and implemented, within SRUC’s academic records, admissions and student fees/funding function.

The successful candidate may be based at SRUC’s Oatridge Campus in West Lothian as part of the Academic Records team within the Registry function. Consideration will be given to other SRUC Campus locations.

To be considered for this role, you should possess an HNC/D or equivalent experience relevant to the role. A qualification in business administration to SVQ level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

You should be an experienced administrator with proven experience of high-volume data input, process-driven workflows and providing an effective service to internal and external stakeholders. Some knowledge of FE and/or HE in Scotland would be beneficial including experience of student admissions and/or student fees/funding. You should possess a flexible attitude and be able to work to tight deadlines. Data reporting and report-writing skills are particularly beneficial in this role. 

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Type: Fixed term 12 months / part time 18.5 hours per week

Salary:   £19,047 – £21,666 per annum           

Location: Kirkwall, Orkney

REF: CML/CS/063/21

Closing date: 20 January 2022

Working as part of a friendly and successful team based in our Kirkwall Consultancy Office on the beautiful Orkney Islands, this administrative role is concerned with the livestock record keeping service that SAC Kirkwall offers to its’ clients.

The essence of the service is to maximise the returns to the farmers and crofter from the various livestock support schemes. The approach therefore has been to encompass a whole stock recording programme, which in conjunction with the subsidy planning system will ensure that the records are maintained in line with the various time scales as set by Scottish Government.

Duties will include:

• maintaining a database of cattle and sheep records up to the standard expected by the Scottish Government
• operating an input system to ensure that the necessary information is gathered and the record is kept updated
• claiming the subsidies (in consultation with the client), to ensure that all eligible stock are claimed as per the prescription set by the Scottish Government and client
• liaising between the client and Scottish Government on all subsidy matters to ensure that the workable solutions are formed to problems arising

This is a part time role of 18.5 hours per week to be worked over three days to be confirmed.

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 successful candidate will have Standard Grades or National 5's (or equivalent) including English and Maths and have good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. An ability to work to tight deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy is essential. Although working as part of a team, an ability to work under your own initiative is essential. A driving licence would be an advantage as occasional travel may be required.

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Type: Permanent / full time (other contract types considered)

Salary: £29,796 - £44,783 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Forfar, Perth, Stonehaven and Thainstone

REF: CML/CS/054/21

Closing date: 1 February 2022

SAC Consulting is part of SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), turning research into advice and advantage: we deliver leading edge advice and consultancy to over 12,000 clients in Scotland and the North of England. Our consultancy services include crops and soil health, livestock management, business planning, food and drink product development, forestry and woodland management, climate change mitigation, rural diversification, renewables and sustainability.

The role is suited to an individual who is interested in agriculture. The ability to understand the challenges faced by agricultural businesses will be an advantage. We may have a mix of permanent and temporary contract opportunities available.

Please clearly indicate your preferred location(s) on your application form.

Duties: 

• providing technical and financial consultancy services to farmers and managers to other local rural business
• delivering of Government contracts and grant applications where appropriate
• chairing and speaking at events and meetings
• transferring knowledge from the Research division out to the wider audience including the farming community and related corporate clients. For example, attend FAS/UIF, or equivalent funding, meetings and delivering specific pieces of work during such meetings
• promoting, marketing and selling SAC services which will be serviced by the consultant, other local staff and specialist colleagues
• assisting with the delivery and promotion of the Farm Advisory Service
• identifying business opportunities for SAC services for non-farming clients in the rural community and promoting, providing and selling such services appropriately
• maintaining effective local liaison with staff of other organisations with rural interests, including banks, commercial companies, Local Enterprise companies, SNH and NFUS

Salary and grade on appointment will be dependent on experience and qualifications based on the following scales: 

Grade 4:              £29,796 - £34,941 per annum

Grade 3:              £32,615 - £38,287 per annum

Grade 3+:            £38,287 - £44,783 per annum

You should possess a Degree/HND in Agriculture and or equivalent combined with practical agricultural experience of Scottish agriculture – including Agricultural production systems, Livestock farming systems, arable farming and Farm Business Management.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £21,420 - £24,928 per annum

Location: SRUC King’s Buildings, Edinburgh

REF: ACF/AHES/068/21

Closing date: 9 January 2022

We are currently seeking a full time Assistant Technician to support the delivery of work within the King's Building’s laboratories and glasshouse facilities due to a number of exciting research projects. The role will give the candidate the opportunity to gain work experience in a busy research lab and learn a number of laboratory and field trials techniques across plant, soil and animal science. The post will involve a training period of up to 6 months

The role will include basic lab work and preparation, including the operation of lab equipment when fully trained. All work will be supervised until assessed as competent by a line manager. Laboratory work will be carried out in accordance to H&S rules and under quality assurance standard QA ISO 9001:2015.

Candidates should have a minimum of an HND level qualification in Biology (plant or animal), or equivalent, and an awareness of good laboratory practice.  Previous experience working in a laboratory, glasshouse and/or field environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: Competitive - dependant on experience

Location: SRUC King's Buildings, Edinburgh

REF: CML/CS/036/21

Closing date: This advert will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis until filled.

SAC Consulting is part of SRUC, turning research into advice and advantage: we deliver leading edge advice and consultancy to over 12,000 clients in Scotland and the North of England. Our consultancy services include crops and soil health, livestock management, business planning, food and drink product development. As well as forestry and woodland management, climate change mitigation, rural diversification, renewables and sustainability. For more information visit our SAC Consulting page.

Our aim is to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses, working across sectors and the food supply chain as it rises to the challenges of climate change.

We have created a potentially world-leading farm carbon management tool, Agrecalc, designed to help deliver net-zero emissions from food production while increasing the level of both efficiency and farm productivity. Further details on this can be found on our Agrecalc page. 

Role overview

As the market becomes more high-profile and demanding, and Agrecalc moves rapidly from the commercial validation to high growth stage, we are looking for a Customer Development Manager to join our team to own the customer and new business pipelines and maximise the revenue growth opportunities.

This customer-facing role involves working with an established portfolio of current customers, as well as prospective customers, the Agrecalc team and wider SAC consultancy business to ensure excellence in customer service and customer satisfaction resulting in high income growth.

Results/outcomes required from the role

Success in this role will be defined by bringing existing and new customers a co-ordinated experience and facilitating the delivery of these customers’ needs through account management and internal resource management.

This role also has responsibility for identifying new customers and for building and managing the Agrecalc sales pipeline with the goal of increased customer volume and value.

Experience

To thrive in this role will require demonstrable experience within a customer service and/or sales environment. It is essential that you have had experience of business to business technology sales and of upselling a product to existing clients as well as developing and managing a dynamic customer pipeline.

Ideally you will have worked alongside/within a marketing function and understand how to leverage the relationship between both functions to get the best result for you and your client base. You will also ideally have a strong knowledge of consultative solution selling and customer delivery.

Experience or knowledge of the agriculture or food industries are highly desirable but not essential.

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Type: Fixed term to April 2024 / full time 

Salary: £34,192-£37,700 per annum

Location: Flexible 

REF: CML/FAS/65/21

Closing date: 30 January 2022

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Content Editor to join SAC Consulting, part of SRUC. The successful candidate will responsible for overseeing the production of digital media including videos and podcasts.  Ensure all content is on brand and meets client’s requirements.  Alongside this, you will be responsible for:

• undertaking activity in support of the development of websites, social media accounts and production and distribution of audio-visual content
• working with colleagues to use digital communications tools to deliver SAC Consulting’s objectives in communications, public relations and knowledge exchange.
• providing expert support to colleagues, including co-ordination of resources and people, reporting key data on a regular and ad-hoc basis, and liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure a timely and high-quality service.
• line management of a small number of colleagues.

This is a full-time post on a fixed term contract until April 2024. Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Consideration may be given to flexibility in the working hours.

Regular travel across Scotland may be required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

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Type: Fixed term to April 2024 / full time 

Salary: £24,377 - £28,218 per annum

Location: Flexible 

REF: CML/FAS/66/21

Closing date: 30 January 2022

Working for SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, the purpose of this role is to work with colleagues to support the delivery of an annual events plan. The role includes:

• providing event design and delivery support to ensure that events are consistent in look and feel, messaging, design approaches.
• taking responsibility for an agreed number of programme events, including online events and to be accountable for their delivery.
• constructing and dismantling event and engagement materials (including audio-visual equipment) at various locations throughout Scotland. These can be indoors or out (e.g. on-farm, conference centres, hotels)
• collaborating with wider SRUC events and communications colleagues to create and curate programme graphics, marketing collateral and promotional materials that support wider programme messages and convey a vibrant image of the programme.
• taking responsibility for risk assessments and health and safety considerations for the events for which the Events Officer is responsible.

This is a full-time post based on a fixed term contract until April 2024. Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Consideration may be given to flexibility in the working hours.

Regular travel across Scotland will be required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £32,067 – £36,636 per annum  

Location: SRUC Roslin Institute Building, Edinburgh

REF: ACF/AVS/058/21

Closing date: 23 January 2022

This is an opportunity to be a major contributor in a team leading research in animal breeding and genetics and working closely with the livestock industry providing routine genetic/genomic evaluations and decision support tools for farmers. The successful candidate will work within an integrated group of 25 programmers and geneticists, 5 of which work within EGENES. Our work is varied and interesting ranging from routine evaluations through to researching new phenotypes predicted from milk MIR and developed with Deep Learning. For example, recently, we succeeded in the use of milk mid-infra red spectral data for Bovine tuberculosis prediction at the industry level, and we are looking for implementing similar strategies for other complex traits as feed intake, among others. We investigate hardware acceleration of compute intensive processes on GPUs and FPGAs and are constantly investigating new and better ways of doing things. Every day is different in EGENES.

We are seeking experienced geneticists who can take a major role in EGENES working closely with the other geneticists (Professor Raph Mrode, Dr Samir Id Lahoucine, Professor Mike Coffey) and the programming team to deliver to deliver efficiently and consistently genetic evaluations of the highest quality. A less experienced geneticist with the right approach and attitude may be considered. It is expected that the candidate will undertake necessary research to underpin practical application of developments in genetic evaluation methodologies including imputation strategies with very large datasets. We work with dairy and beef cattle, sheep, dairy goats, pigs.

The role requires good communication skills as there will be regular client contact for development and testing purposes to ensure the evaluations meets their specification.

Required Skills:

• A post doctorate qualification in quantitative genetics
• Excellent numerical and statistical powers
• Programming experience and the ability to learn new languages
• Good communication ability
• Good analytical/problem solving skills
• Excellent team player skills
• Attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• SQL Server experience
• FORTRAN
• Scripting
• Large data handling experience
• Genetic evaluation experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualification is post-graduate (MSc or PhD) in genetics, animal breeding, bioinformatics, statistics.

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Type: Fixed term (6 months) / full time

Salary: £25,900 - £30,357 per annum

Location: SRUC Elmwood, Fife

REF: CFPS/IDS/027/21

Closing date: 27 January 2022

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Support Analyst to join our busy Information Digital Services (IDS) team. The postholder will be responsible for providing 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.

Applicants should possess an HNC or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Technology. The successful candidate will have proven experience in the support of Microsoft products and also have experience of setup and problem resolution in PC/Laptops. Relationship management experience is also essential as is a customer focused approach and excellent communication skills.

Please note, all applications must include the following:

• A full CV with your education and professional qualifications and full employment history.
• A covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification including relevant skills and experience.

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Type: Fixed term (2 years) / full time

Salary: £31,298 - £36,722 per annum    

Location: SRUC King’s Buildings, Edinburgh / home working

REF: CFPS/IDS/057/21

Closing date: 17 January 2022

Our Infrastructure is at the heart of our operations and this post will develop/implement, maintain, monitor and support IS infrastructure systems and networks as expertise allows. The postholder will provide technical support to address problems/issues experienced in the operation of SRUC IS Infrastructure.

This role will fulfil several technical hands-on activities relating to systems and networks – ensuring systems are maintained and patched, configured securely and managed according to SRUC quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Analyst – Systems and Network, duties will include:

• Providing 3rd line technical support to address issues/problems in the operation of SRUC IDS infrastructure
• Providing on-site technical support to augment support analysts when required
• Leading or participating in IDS Infrastructure implementation projects
• Participating in the implementation of infrastructure in support of other SRUC business systems and/or projects
• Undertaking management of campus based infrastructure and/or data centre infrastructure
• Providing technical input to specification of equipment, infrastructure, telephony etc.
• Contributing to the development of the IDS/IT Technology Strategy of SRUC

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Type: Permanent / part time (20 hours per week)

Salary: £19,048 - £20,301 per annum, pro rata

Location: Epidemiology Research Unit, Invernes

REF: ANF/AVS/051/21

Closing date: 20 January 2022

The Epidemiology Research Unit (ERU) in Inverness is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to assist with the general day to day running and maintenance of the laboratory, ensuring a high standard of health and safety and providing support to the small team of laboratory scientists. This post will help to ensure that the delivery of laboratory components of research and surveillance projects are delivered to time and required standards.

The Inverness campus is currently undergoing significant growth and development and, in time, this role will also support laboratory activities as part of teaching and training pursuits for undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes. The post holder will then be expected to provide technical support to allow others to support student learning and may have direct contact with students.

In order to be considered for the role, you should have a good general standard of education and have experience of undertaking a range of technical support activities. Applicants should have an understanding of health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the role and an interest in developing laboratory skills. Excellent organisational skills and communication skills are essential.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £21,420 – £24,928 per annum  

Location: SRUC Bush Estate, Edinburgh

REF: AJN/VS/046/21

Closing date: 16 January 2022

An exciting position has arisen for a Laboratory Scientist with a background in Instrumental Chemistry to work within SRUC’s Veterinary Services group, based in Central Analytical Laboratory at the Pentland Science Park near Penicuik.

The postholder will work within a small team of scientists and will support and undertake routine analysis of biochemistry and agricultural samples submitted to the laboratory.

Candidates should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or other suitable discipline and should have experience of working in a diagnostic laboratory.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £21,420 – £24,928 per annum  

Location: SRUC Bush Estate, Edinburgh

REF: AJN/VS/020/21

Closing date: 16 January 2022

A position has arisen for a Laboratory Scientist with a background in Microbiology to work within SRUC’s Veterinary Services group, based in Central Analytical Laboratory at the Pentland Science Park near Penicuik.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small team of vets, scientists and support staff analysing pathological samples submitted to the laboratory. The work will involve analysis of a range of microbiological samples using routine bacteriological techniques, including the use of a Bruker Biotyper, to identify bacteria isolated.

Applicants will preferably be qualified to Degree level or equivalent in a suitable discipline. Previous experience of working in a busy laboratory working to UKAS ISO 17025 standard would be an advantage.

SRUC normal working week is five days (Monday to Friday) of 37 hours (exc. lunch breaks).  Saturday morning working currently on a rota of one in four is also required.

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Type: Permanent / full time

Salary: £34,029 - £39,460 per annum

Location: SRUC King’s Buildings, Edinburgh

REF: ACF/AHES/056/21

Closing date: 23 January 2021

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation. The successful candidate will be based at SRUC’s Kings Buildings campus in Edinburgh as part of the Agriculture, Horticulture and Engineering Science Department within the Central Faculty of SRUC.

They will prepare, deliver and assess modules typically in all areas and levels of amenity and production horticulture related subjects and will also be involved in a range of other related activities such as delivery of appropriate training courses as well as Adviser of Studies duties. The candidate will be managed by the Programme Leader for Agriculture programme at the Edinburgh campus.

The successful applicant should have a relevant degree/MSc (Hons) in Agriculture, Agricultural Mechanisation, technology or a related subject. Experience of agricultural machinery, mechanisation and UK agricultural practice is essential. Experience of teaching in a higher education setting is highly desirable.

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Type: Permanent

Salary: £28,291 - £39,034 per annum

Location: SRUC Oatridge, Ecclesmachan

Reference: ACF/AHES/055/21

Closing date: 30 January 2022

We are currently seeking an experienced Lecturer in Landscape Construction. In this role, you will be based at SRUC’s Oatridge Campus in West Lothian as part of the Agriculture, Horticulture and Engineering Sciences Department within the Central Faculty of SRUC.

You will prepare, deliver, and assess units typically in areas of Landscape Construction and Landscape Management and will be expected to take on other duties including Course Leader for the NC Landscape Construction programme at Oatridge.  You will be managed by the Programme Leader for the Horticulture and Landscape programme in Oatridge.

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Type: Fixed term to April 2024 / full time 

Salary: £20,041 - £23,415 per annum

Location: Flexible 

REF: CML/FAS/67/21

Closing date: 27 January 2022

Working within SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, you will co-ordinate and support day to day service delivery within a programme. You will play a key role, as part of a small team, in handling inbound queries. You will use range of digital tools and your own knowledge - ideally of Scottish agriculture, to ensure a high quality of service. You will ensure that data systems are maintained in accordance with contract requirements, analyse data to identify positive and negative trends, and provide progress reports. You will work with colleagues to deliver scheduled and ad-hoc social media posts based on content provided by others.

You will have a good secondary level education, proven business administration and/or quality assurance experience in a customer facing role, be comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and other digital tools, a positive approach to providing excellent customer service, and a strong ability to work as part of a team.

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Consideration may be given to flexibility in the working hours.

Occasional travel to SRUC locations across Scotland may be required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

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Type: Permanent / full time 

Salary: 

Location: Scotland (any SAC consultancy office considered)

REF: CML/CS/057/21

Closing date 14 January 2022.

Supporting the Environment Team in SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, this role will suit an experienced and flexible administrator who has a keen eye for detail and is willing to embrace new ways of working and electronic tools. The team is dispersed across Scotland, delivering sustainability and wider environmental consultancy to a diverse range of clients.

The volume and diversity of work that the team delivers means their business support needs vary considerably, from project management and invoicing, to financial analysis and process improvement. You will need to provide accurate and timely reports to the Team Leader and Head of Service, as well as helping develop and support other administrators in the wider business area.

This is a full time permanent post. Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Consideration may be given to flexibility in the working hours.

Occasional travel to SRUC location across Scotland may be required to fulfil the requirements of the post.

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Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,789 - £28,707 per annum

Location: SRUC King's Buildings, Edinburgh

REF: CML/CS/056/21

Closing date 14 January 2022

Commercial activities play an important role in delivering the SRUC group strategic plan. Our external service areas are wide and varied, encompassing every aspect of land use, farming, land management, emissions reduction and the food and drink sector.  We provide physical services in the form of diagnostics and field trials as well as knowledge-based services in the form of consulting and advisory personnel.  We play an important role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting land-based business to thrive.

We have approximately 200 members of staff working within Commercial Services based in 25 locations across Scotland and the north of England, the organisation’s annual turnover is around £25m.  Clients include farmers, estates, rural businesses, supply trade, processors, retailers, levy organisations, governments and other rural agencies.

In this role you will help our leadership team to perform at the next level. You will report to the Vice Principle - Commercial Services.  Expect a broad range of challenges and learning opportunities in your role.  We shall expect you to work between our service areas as seamlessly as we do.  You must like variety, short term deadlines and be able to challenge or suggest how we can improve.

You will provide high-level administrative support that includes working directly with the vice principle and with the commercial leadership team - coordinating its activities and outputs as well as Board papers and other clerical functions.  From time to time, you shall be directly involved in the administration of other commercial activities supporting on particular projects or cost centre administration under direction of the Commercial Team.

To be considered for this role, you should possess experience of working as an executive level administrator or equivalent.  You should possess the following attributes:

• You should be comfortable with variety, having superior communication, time management and coordination skills
• You should be comfortable with pressure and confident in your abilities.
• You should have proven experience of diary management, Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and MS Outlook
• You should enjoy a challenge and look forward to working with a leadership team that wishes to excel
• You should be able to use your initiative in the conduct of your work - adopting a pro-active approach and applying your own judgement

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Type: Permanent / full time 

Salary: £27,526 - £29,584 per annum

Location: SRUC Barony, Dumfries

Reference: ASWF/ILM/026/21

Closing date: 28 January 2022

Are you a service engineer looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to help consolidate and grow SRUC’s engineering education and training provision at our Barony Campus.

The successful candidate will have proven skills in the service, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of modern machines and have the ability to understand and operate a range of machinery in a safe and efficient manner.

Previous experience of instructing techniques is not essential as training will be provided to the successful candidate. Key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the delivery of education, training and assessment – focussed on a wide range of practical skills as well as classroom teaching
• Planning and preparing an engaging, inclusive learning experience to progress learning, working both independently and cooperatively with others where relevant
• Maintaining appropriate records of teaching, assessment and attendance and providing educational guidance, counselling and tutorials as required to students
• Ensuring that campus-based and work-based learning programmes meet as a minimum the relevant contractual and QA requirements
• Ensuring compliance with the policy and guidelines on health and safety in teaching
• Working with the Programme Team Leader to help identify opportunities to further develop the academic portfolio to increase student recruitment
• Maintaining appropriate liaison with the land-based industries and ensuring that personal skills and qualifications are updated

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Robert Paterson, Programme Team Leader: Engineering by email robert.paterson@sruc.ac.uk

Please note, interviews will be held on 4 February 2022.

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Type: Permanent

Location: SRUC Barony, Dumfries

Reference: ASWF/FO/023/21

Closing date: 16 January 2022

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Student Support Tutor (Pastoral) at SRUC's Barony campus, within the South and West Faculty. The role will involve providing a high quality proactive and reactive student pastoral support service – to both taught students and research students (including current and prospective students, as applicable).

We are seeking a candidate with experience of supporting student wellbeing, preferably in a tertiary education setting. Experience of working with, and positively impacting on, students with a range of physical and mental health needs 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.

This is a full time, permanent post, however, we would consider part time/job share applications. If you are interested in this role on a part time basis please indicate this in the supporting statement section of the application form.

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Type: Fixed term to April 2024 / full time 

Salary: £31,323 - £36,851 per annum

Location: Flexible 

REF: CML/FAS/069/21

Closing date: 30 January 2022

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Videographer to join SAC Consulting, part of SRUC.

In this role you will plan and film videos on location in predominantly rural settings and then edit footage in post-production. Working as part of a small team, will have experience working as a solo cameraperson and be comfortable taking on basic director/producer roles when necessary to support the needs of their colleagues.

You will be proficient with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, as well as good technical camera operating skills, including experience filming with DSLRs. You will be comfortable with audio recording and it would be desirable if you were drone qualified (A2 certificate +) and had experience in producing footage for television.

This is a full-time post – Fixed Term until April 2024. Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience. Consideration may be given to flexibility in the working hours.

Regular travel across Scotland, frequently out with normal working hours, will be required to fulfil the requirements of the post

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