Present results at project meetings, industry events and national and international scientific conferences.
Analyse and interpret data from experiments.
Develop an understanding of the policy issues relating to the work carried out by the Soils and Nutrients group and become familiar with the principles of crop nutrient management.
Write experiment protocols, project reports and scientific papers.
Build internal and external contacts and develop own experience and expertise.
Requirements
soil management
degree
communication
organisational
driving licence
research
A good understanding of soil and nutrient management in agricultural systems
Flexibility - as there will be a need for travel within the UK and occasionally in Europe and further afield
A degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agricultural or Environmental Science, or a related subject
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organisational and planning skills
Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within commutable distance to our office at Boxworth, Cambridgeshire is required
The ability to develop effective working relationships with clients and collaborators, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Demonstrate scientific and research skills and contribute to the delivery of existing projects and development of new proposals for funding.
Benefits
Pension scheme to which the company contributes
Life assurance
33 days annual leave per year, including bank and public holidays
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym memberships.
Excellent continual professional development opportunities, both internal and external, as part of our training commitment
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1946
Company History
Started as a UK agricultural service, became private in 1971, and joined RSK Group in 2016.
£31M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated from 16 UK offices, applying rigorous science to real-world challenges.
Projects include developing carbon calculators, pest-management tools, and innovative food supply chains.
Expertise spans agriculture, ecology, forestry, policy, soils, water, and energy, providing nuanced advice with environmental and rural insight.
Standout work includes IPM planning tools, climate adaptation research, and long-term land-use science.
Culture + Values
Deliver practical, sustainable solutions
Offer unbiased, technical advice
Committed to continual review and improvement of our operating practices
Supported by robust corporate governance
Health, environment and quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GLP)
Environment + Sustainability
£6.5m Award
Funding for Land-Use Research
Received a £6.5 million award to support land-use research aimed at achieving UK net-zero by 2050.
2040 Target
Net-Zero Emissions in Agriculture
Launched the YEN-Zero network with a specific focus on achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture by 2040.
Member of LUNZ Hub awarded £6.5 million for land-use research to support UK net zero by 2050
Co-leads policy on land use and soils; contributes to evidence for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Hosts benchmarking of greenhouse gas intensities of crops since 2013; identifies N fertiliser as key emissions hotspot
Operates HortZero tool for horticulture carbon accounting using nationally recognised emissions factors
Provides climate- and sustainability-focused consultancy covering carbon and water footprints, food waste, sustainable textiles, resilient land use and supply-chain emissions
Offers BASIS-accredited training in greenhouse gas and climate-change mitigation