Advertising Salary:
up to £26,573 dependent on experience
Location
AL5 2JQ, Herts, UK
Work Area
Farms
Closing Date
30 Apr 2025
Overview Of Role

Rothamsted Research is a leading scientific research institute, with farm sites which including Harpenden and Suffolk.

We have an exciting opportunity for an already established agricultural operator to support our teams based in Harpenden. Ensuring safe and effective operations across both our commercial areas and the field trials on site, enabling us to continue supporting science. 

If you are:

  • Ambitious
  • Highly organised
  • A good communicator

We would love to hear from you.

The role would suit someone who has good knowledge and looking for the next steps in their career. Experience operating modern farm machinery in a field trial environment would be desirable. 

We offer a varied experience working in a research environment. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing team. Offering their own experiences and areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be expected to understand basic health and safety
  • Have good IT skills.
  • Have the ability to think outside the box and share new ideas
  • As a research farm, be able to ensure accurate record keeping and follow strict protocols. 

The post is full time 37 hours per week, initially for a 3 year fixed term period up until the 1st July 2027, with option to extend.

The role offers a salary up to £26,573 dependent on experience.

Interview Dates: 7th, 8th, & 9th May 2025
About The Company

Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science.  Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. 

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.   If this is required, please contact us.  Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met. 

We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities. 

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