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At a time when agriculture faces increasing pressure to become more sustainable, the work at Rothamsted’s North Wyke farm plays a vital role in shaping the future of farming. As part of an internationally important research facility, this role supports scientific efforts to improve the productivity, resilience, and environmental impact of agricultural systems.
About The Role
This position is embedded within the multidisciplinary Research Farm Team, which manages the 850-acre North Wyke Farm—a mixed enterprise including beef, sheep, and arable operations. The farm is both a working commercial unit and a research platform, hosting a wide array of experiments and environmental monitoring systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
The role focuses on supporting a range of farming activities across both commercial and experimental contexts. Responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day livestock care (beef and sheep)
- Grassland and arable land management
- Assisting with plot and livestock experiments
- Accurate data collection to support scientific studies
- Operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery
- Upholding animal welfare standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary and employer pension contributions of 10%
- Significant overtime available at enhanced rates for weekend and evening work.
- 30 days annual leave, plus Bank holidays and Christmas shut down
- Cottage at reduced ‘key worker’ rental rates (subject to availability at time of appointment).
- Opportunities for growth, learning and training.
- Contribution to innovative research projects focusing on the sustainability of agriculture.
- A supportive work environment working within a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of skills.
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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.
