Crop Pathology Consultant/Senior Consultant

Location Mansfield, UK

The Vacancy

ADAS, part of RSK Group Ltd, are seeking to recruit a Crop Pathology Consultant on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful 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.

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.

Qualifications / Experience

• 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 agriculture and/or the design and management of field research in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 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.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondaryagencies.

About Us

ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client's unique needs.

As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.

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.