Job purpose · Development, management and delivery of livestock trials and technology validation activities · Support agri-tech business growth and agri-tech product adoption via the generation of trusted data, evidence and information from The UK Agri-Tech Centre facilities. · Support the development and delivery of a range of The UK Agri-Tech Centre projects across the livestock sector Team purpose: · Helping innovative businesses test and validate their technologies in real world environments. · Generate the data and information to demonstrate reliable performance at scale and provide the evidence needed to progress business development and growth. · Provide relevant data information to prove relative advantage and ROI of product in operational environment. This role is field-based, which means you’ll be travelling to client sites, partner sites and our locations as part of your day-to-day work. You may also work from your home address for a minority of the week or attend one of our sites from time to time. Our main locations are: Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Cranfield, Newport (Midlands). Key Responsibilities · Lead on The UK Agri-Tech Centre livestock trial and validation activities · Ensure The UK Agri-Tech Centre platforms/test beds and trials capability for the livestock sector are functional and effective · Ensure high quality robust livestock trials, data and evidence generation at The UK Agri-Tech Centre Strategic Responsibilities: · Develop and enhance livestock The UK Agri-Tech Centre Test, Trial and Validation Capability. · Ensure relevant business KPIs, targets & programmes are met. Operational Responsibilities: · Oversee trial and delivery work for the livestock sector for The UK Agri-Tech Centre. · Deliver activities within time and budget · Ensure The UK Agri-Tech Centre delivers commercially representative trials. · Develop, role out and continually improve frameworks, processes and approach for data quality, protocols and evidence generation. · Align The UK Agri-Tech Centre livestock trials and validation activities with agri-tech business commercial goals and IUK programme outcomes. · Work with colleagues to build relationships with early adopters, value chain partners as appropriate · Support continuous improvement within team · Provide relevant information in a time manner and of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders e.g. board, IUK as required. · Represent The UK Agri-Tech Centre and its activities to range of stakeholders Leadership / People Responsibilities: · Line management of Trials and Validation Coordinator · Key contact point for agri-tech business, farmers/growers/supply chain relevant to sector specific testbed/platform. What we are looking for Essential: · Extensive technical experience of the livestock industry and systems · Proven leadership in trials, validation or applied R&D environments. · Experience in line management · Experience with and involvement in programme management with multiple projects with interlinking stakeholders and priorities · Track record in on hands experience of R&D/ innovation livestock trials in real world environments. · Awareness of animal health & welfare relevant regulatory frameworks and HSE practices · Ability to critically assess evidence, identify gaps, and articulate limitations clearly. · Ability to pivot quickly to deal with new and emerging priorities. · Effective customer/stakeholder management across a wider user base – including multi-partner projects. · Team player, self-motivated. · Strong communication skills to range of stakeholders. · Excellent time management. · Able to prioritise workload and make effective decisions at pace when required. · Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft environments. · Full UK driving licence. Desirable: · Experience working alongside data, modelling, or measurement teams to support impact claims. · Prior engagement with government agencies, research institutes, or industry bodies. · Project Management Experience. Technical / Professional Competencies : · Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or a related field or equivalent commercial experience. · In depth knowledge of R&D, agricultural trials. Why join us? You will be part of a pioneering organisation driving innovation in agri-tech, whilst working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. There is opportunity to grow and develop within a newly established organisation, plus a range of benefits including: 33 days of annual leave with flexible public holidays allocation Flexible working hours 4x salary life assurance EAP with 24/7 helpline and expert advice service (legal, finance, health) Pension salary sacrifice scheme availability Fees for professional memberships Ongoing training and development If you are ready for a role that truly makes an impact - join us and be part of something meaningful. We’d love to hear from you!