Crop Pathology Consultant or Senior Consultant

Overview

Manage arable plant pathology projects and deliver consultancy/research.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• data analysis
• client liaison
• sales support
• research development
• scientific presentation

Tasks

-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. -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. -Take original ideas and develop them into sound projects with the plant pathology team and others across ADAS for a range of clients. -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.

Requirements

• driving licence
• communication
• agriculture
• msc
• project management

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence. -Clear presenting style and demonstrable skills in written and verbal communication. -Experience in agriculture and/or the design and management of field research in the UK. -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.

Benefits

-Contributory pension scheme. -Company funded life assurance. -Regular training and career development. -Salary £30,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience. -A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday and private health care.

About Rsk Group

-Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering. -Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities. -Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope. -Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.

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