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Horticulture and Marketing Officer

Company: Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA)
Salary: £32,445
Location: Hamilton
Date posted: 9 May 2025
Apply before: 3 June 2025

 

The Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Horticulture and Marketing Unit (HMU) within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate to play a key role in protecting the Scottish horticultural sector and wider environment from harmful pests and pathogens as well as supporting trade and protecting consumers.


  • Location: Scotland, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
  • Industry: Horticulture
  • Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Horticulture and Marketing Officer

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The Company:

Working at the Scottish Government is like no other job. We offer unique roles, working with partners to deliver vital public services which provide real benefits and impact for the people of Scotland. Our staff work in a wide variety of roles and professions. Join us and start a new career in the service of Scotland.

The Candidate:

  • A qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture, or equivalent relevant experience (please specify).

  • Valid driving licence which enables you to drive in the UK - Please confirm in your CV/Personal Statement that you hold this qualification.

  • Technical / Professional Skills: Communicating science and engineering for government - Communicates advice and evidence in a clear, unbiased and understandable manner to non-specialists by considering audience needs and background.

  • Building and applying knowledge - Understands the relevance of, and complies with, statutory and/or non-statutory requirements relating to legislation, voluntary codes of practice/conduct guidance, and quality assurance processes.

  • Have experience of working in the UK horticulture or agriculture sector in a professional capacity, and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of horticultural industry in Scotland. This may include plant production and processing, food safety, product development, or inspection of horticultural businesses.

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