AddressADAS, a member of RSK Group, is looking to recruit a Crop Pathology Consultant to join our team at ADASRosemaund, Hereford on a full-time permanent basis.
The ideal candidate will have a background in biological sciences, plant pathology, agriculture or agronomy and have experience in applied crop disease research. You will be looking to develop or continue your career in arable plant pathology and be open to generating and developing your own research ideas, as well as delivering your own/colleagues research and consultancy projects.
As an entrepreneurial organisation, RSK encourages and fosters the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track.
Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.
The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage arable plant pathology projects requiring co-ordination between different ADAS teams. Deliver input into consultancy and research projects to a high standard. This will include all aspects of project management including liaising with host growers, updating project partners with interim reports/datasets, the training and management of project teams, data analysis/reporting/presentations and ensuring that all report deadlines and milestones are met.
- Take original ideas and develop them into sound projects with the plant pathology team and others across ADAS for a range of clients.
- Contribute to the sales process and develop strong links with current and new clients, representing ADAS and building the reputation of the plant pathology team.
- Establish your profile and reputation within and outside of ADAS through clients, collaborators and the scientific community, presenting your research to colleagues and at external events/conferences.
Person Specification:
- Full driving licence
- Educated to degree level with relevant industry experience (MSc or PhD in Crop Pathology desirable)
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work across a range of internal groups and external organisations
- Clear presenting style and demonstrable skills in written and verbal communication
- Experience in the design and management of field research
Salary and benefits:
- Salary £26,000 - £32,000 pa depending on experience and track record
- Contributory pension scheme
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday and private health care
- Company funded life assurance
- Regular training and career development
Closing date for applications is Monday 18th March
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Working alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.
Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce.
We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK’s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services.
ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.
