Investigational Officer (6068)
Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences
Salary: £33,001.64 - £38,784.49 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed Term. Duration: 01/04/2026 – 30/09/2027. Part‑time (0.8 FTE). Employment visa: Non‑sponsorable. Posted: 23/02/2026. Closing: 22/03/2026.
Responsibilities
* Recruit and arrange visits to farms in Wales to collect financial and physical data.
* Process data for the calculation of income statistics, gross margins, cost of production and other performance indicators (using Excel spreadsheet‑based database systems).
* Report back and maintain ongoing relationships with participating farmers.
* Analyse group data and provide feedback to farmers, with assistance from colleagues.
* Assist in the production of annual reports and other publications.
* Support the FBS Director with research projects linked to the FBS, including acquisition and interpretation of FBS data.
* Stay informed of developments in policy and markets that affect farmers so that results can be interpreted in annual reports.
* Represent the Department at agricultural and related shows, exhibitions, demonstrations and student recruitment fairs, and help plan events, publications and display material.
* Assist lecturing staff in workshops, practical classes and projects on student farm visits, bookkeeping, farm accounts analysis and farm management performance appraisal.
* Participate in farming‑related research projects undertaken by the Department as needed.
* Carry out health and safety duties appropriate to the post.
* Commit to the University’s Equal Opportunities Diversity Policy and understand its application in this role.
* Commit to your own development and that of other staff through the Effective Contribution Scheme.
* Perform any other reasonable duties in line with the grade of the role.
Qualifications
Essential
* Full valid UK driving licence, or equivalent right to drive in the UK.
* An honours degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Ag‑business, Ag Economics or a related agricultural subject.
* A strong interest in and good knowledge and experience of UK agricultural production, management, administration and practice.
* Sound administrative and organisational competencies.
* Willingness to work flexibly as required by the irregular demands of the post.
* Trustworthiness and respect for confidential information.
* Numeric skills and computer literacy, with good attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent working knowledge of Excel and good knowledge of computing packages.
* Excellent communication and presentational skills.
* Good interpersonal skills with a wide range of people.
* Self‑motivation and willingness to take initiative and responsibility.
* An understanding of the bilingual nature of the University and the procedures in place to support working bilingually.
Desirable
* Clean UK driving licence.
* Practical UK farming / vocational qualifications; agricultural social science related research experience.
* Experience in recording and analysing UK farm accounts.
* Very good understanding and working knowledge of British accounting principles.
* Excellent knowledge of UK farm business management.
* Experience working with farmers, gaining and retaining their cooperation and confidence.
* Oral (spoken) and written Welsh Level C1.
Benefits
* Flexible working policy.
* 36.5‑hour week for full‑time roles.
* Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days.
* Commitment to Professional Development.
* Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes.
* Staff recognition and reward schemes.
* Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free.
* Staff relocation bursary.
* Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.
* Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality and retail on campus.
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full‑time, part‑time, job share or term‑time only working arrangements. Applications must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, including those who are currently under‑represented in our workforce such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a bilingual institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Visa Information
Under the UK Government’s points‑based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University for a Skilled Worker Route.
Contact
Human Resources, Aberystwyth University, Visulisation Centre, Penglais Campus, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF
Tel: (01970) 628555 | Email: hr@aber.ac.uk
Enquiries
To make an informal enquiry, please contact Tony O’Regan (FBS Director) at tor@aber.ac.uk.
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