The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Paul Wilson, Professor of Agricultural Economics, and will undertake data extraction, analysis and modelling of on-farm practices from panel data drawing on the Farm Business Survey (FBS). The successful candidate will also interact and liaise with other researchers at different institutions and stakeholders involved in the project.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with experienced researchers and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders who are taking a leading role in shaping innovation and policies in their fields. The University of Nottingham also offers a wide range of training and opportunities to researchers at all career levels.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher, with the relevant knowledge of quantitative data analysis methodologies and approaches and with a passion for translating research findings into useful policy and practice related outcomes.

Candidates will have experience with quantitative data research collection / collation and analysis techniques, including data extraction and multivariate statistical analysis and modelling techniques. Having a good understanding of agriculture and land-use in the UK is also an essential criterion for the role. Candidates must also have knowledge or understanding of GDPR in the context of data analysis. A record of ability to write and publish research papers and a working knowledge of quantitative analysis software packages, ideally applied to farm business or practice data, are desirable requirements for candidates applying for this role.

Applicants must have (or be close to completion of) a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area.

The role will be based at the University of Nottingham in the School of Biosciences, Sutton Bonington Campus, but will involve occasional working with colleagues based at partner institutions across the UK.

This post is available on a fixed term basis for 18 months, hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Paul Wilson, email paul.wilson@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Working in partnership with academic experts (Dr Adam Blanchard and Dr Nicholas Girkin) in bioinformatics covering plant-microbe interactions, microbial genomics, RNASeq and nitrogen cycling in plants, you will lead a strategic project to develop cost-effective, sustainable biostimulants and biofertilizers optimised to be robust and reliable and replace environmentally damaging synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. As an enthusiastic researcher, this is a career-development opportunity for you to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). Through the KTP, you will deliver a high-profile, commercially strategic project that will enable NZN to bring new, research-led bioinformatics knowledge essential for building a 'Toolbox' of knowledge to optimise their product formulations that give reproducible benefits to farmers year on year.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to develop innovative solutions and communicate complex information to a variety of audiences within NZN and its stakeholders.

You should hold a PhD (or close to completion) in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related life science discipline, or equivalent relevant expertise. We are looking for a candidate with experience in microbial culture and molecular techniques, alongside a basic competence in computational analysis. Familiarity with RNASeq, pan-genome analysis, and plant-microbe interaction studies is essential.

As a people-orientated individual, you will have the ability to influence and engage collaboratively with NZN, UoN and other stakeholders. As a proactive person, you will have the passion and desire for creating something new, be enthusiastic and motivated to organise your own time effectively and have a flexible approach to prioritising work tasks.

Throughout the KTP, you will be fully supported and mentored to nurture your talent. You will have your own budget of £2,000 pa for training and CPD, helping you develop your skillset and reach your personal and professional career goals. UoN is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of its staff to help them reach their full potential. As an employee of UoN, you will have access to the University’s resources and a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts, travel schemes and an attractive pension scheme. KTP is a UK Government scheme promoting sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. 

This is a 24 months fixed-term contract. The post is based at NetZeroNitrogen in the Biodiscovery Institute, Nottingham NG7 2RD. There is a possible relocation to BioCity, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Adam Blanchard, email: adam.blanchard@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. 

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus main duties include the general cleaning of offices, teaching spaces, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells, providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The role can be physically demanding but lifting aids and full training will be provided.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Important Information- These positions are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus see more information here which is 10 miles south of University Park on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at LE12 5RD.

Public transport links are limited before 8.00am, please check public transport timetables and routes and campus location before applying.

Hours of Work:

16 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged, Monday to Thursday between the hours 6-9.15am, and Friday between 6-9am (flexibility will be required) with expectation to support on weekends on occasions and as per business needs.

This position is offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

What we offer-  

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Permanent open-ended contract - classed as 52 year round contract.
• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays. Additional to this discounted childcare and a highly attractive pension scheme. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at the interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Please Quote Reference: NHE889226

All of our vacancies are available to view at: 

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

You will join a young dynamic team and assist primarily in the Dairy Unit (robot milked) but also with the Sheep, Youngstock, Beef and Arable enterprises throughout the year.

The role is a mixture of machinery based work and hands-on animal welfare. 

The role requires confidence with livestock, ability to operate modern machinery, team working skills and an ability to follow farm procedures.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression. 
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post with all the tools you need to do a great job
•  Uniform provided

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. 

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email with your phone number: Dave.Butler@nottingham.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Head Herd Person (Robot Maintenance)

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum. Salary with expected overtime around £45,000 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our small, hard-working team at The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Dairy Science Innovation where we operate a leading edge dairy facility with up to 350 cows as well as youngstock reared on the farm. The dairy is a centre of excellence in the provision of education and research facilities for both the School of Biosciences and the School of Veterinary and Medical Science at the University and you will be working alongside our students and academics as well as the farm staff.

This role will require the successful candidate to independently manage their own workload and will involve both conventional animal husbandry and stockmanship duties undertaking all associated operations to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. 

Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of HND/BTEC in Agriculture, or have equivalent qualifications plus have work experience in a relevant role or have proven relevant experience in a similar role. Due to the frequency with which the role holder will drive university vehicles a full, current driving licence is essential for this role.

Further details on the qualifications and experience required for this role can be found on the Job Role Profile attached to this advert. 

In return we offer excellent working conditions, good remuneration and pension package together with regular time off.   The position comes with a three bedroomed, centrally heated semi-detached house close to the dairy, the village of Sutton Bonington and local schools.

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. The current rota is 10 days on 4 days off, with the four days off being alternate Friday to Monday.

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please contact Dave Butler at: dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Dairy Centre - Sutton Bonington Campus

Calf Rearer

£26,908 to £28,890 per annum. Salary with expected overtime around £32,000 per annum.

This role is an opportunity for an early career applicant or someone with experience who would like to work in a busy farm environment.

You will join a young dynamic team and work primarily in the Youngstock department but may be needed in other areas of the farming business through the year.

The role is a mixture of machinery based work and hands-on animal care. 

The role requires confidence with livestock, ability to operate modern machinery, team-working skills and an ability to follow farm procedures. Training can be provided in some of these areas and a willingness to learn and adhere to our high standards of animal care is most important.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post with all the tools you need to do a great job
• Uniform provided

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. The current rota is 10 days on 4 days off, with the four days off being alternate Friday to Monday. Job share arrangements may be considered.

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email Dave Butler: dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Head of Youngstock Rearing (Fixed Term Contract)

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum plus the opportunity to earn significant overtime.

The University of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI) and Arable Farm form part of the Agri-Tech National centre for Dairy research. 

This role is an opportunity for an experienced applicant looking for a new challenge.  You will manage the Youngstock department including two direct reports and will be responsible for the care and welfare of animals from birth to first calving. There will also be occasional work with the adult cattle. You will have excellent organisation and record keeping skills and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all calf buildings.

You will contribute to the overall running of the farm in all aspects of animal husbandry, including machinery operations (operation of telehandlers and driving of farm vehicles and tractors) animal handling and care. The role requires both excellent stock-management and team-working skills as well as an ability to contribute to the animal welfare and the health 

Candidates should have a minimum of two A-Levels in relevant subjects or have equivalent vocational qualifications with some relevant experience or have proven experience in a relevant role. Due to the frequency with the role holder will be required to drive farm vehicles a full, current driving licence is also essential for this post.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

In return we offer excellent working conditions, good remuneration and pension package together with regular time off.  

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum of 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days.  The farm operates on a 10 on 4 off rota, days off are Friday – Monday every other week.  Hours include early mornings and some evenings.  Regular weekend work is expected.

Please note -This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 15 September 2027

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email with your phone number: Dave.Butler@nottingham.ac.uk    

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Your role as a Gardener/Groundworker

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus near Loughborough this is a full time, permanent role within the award-winning Landscape & grounds team. Main duties will include assisting with the maintenance of a wide range of sports grounds areas to a high standard including marking out playing surfaces and maintaining turf and artificial surfaces. Other duties will include the preparation, care and maintenance of amenity landscapes areas across university grounds including planting perennials, shrubs and supporting events such as Graduations & open days. 

Candidates should be highly motivated, professional and be able to work with minimal supervision. You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in amenity horticulture or Sports Ground practices, or a related discipline or have proven relevant experience and be able to operate a wide range of powered machinery including tractors and other equipment used in Sports grounds maintenance & Amenity horticulture. Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive between university sites a full, current driving licence is essential for this role. The post requires driving university vehicles including tractors around and between university sites.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Permanent contract for 52 weeks of the year.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Uniform and the tools you need to do a great job. 
• Staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time, 36.25 hours per week to be worked 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 3.30pm) with flexibility to work weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. 

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus and working across all University sites, this role will assist in the maintenance of University Grounds & Gardens, including water features and Sports Grounds.

Main duties will include:

· All aspects of staff supervision including allocating tasks and drawing up work schedules.

· Duties include managing extensive mature borders, amenity and formal planted areas, and supporting the re wilding of designated Campus areas.

· Day-to-day supervision of the use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, completing associated documentation to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and University policies.

· Preparation and staffing of projects and events such as Graduation ceremonies, Sporting Tournaments, and Conferences.

· Dealing with out-of-hours emergencies such as storm damage or gritting. .

Qualifications: Candidates should be qualified to NVQ2 or 3 and/or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture Practices or equivalent level qualifications from appropriate professional bodies. Candidates must have extensive experience working in Amenity Horticulture/Grounds maintenance, be able to undertake a wide range of duties, and have supervisory experience gained within a similar role.

Due to the frequency with which the post holder will drive vehicles involved in grounds maintenance operations and transport materials between university sites, candidates must hold a valid driving license.

The post will be offered on a full-time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract. 36.25 per week to be worked between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends as required. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

What we offer: 

- Excellent holiday allowance 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Annual leave would be pro rata for this post of 15.6 hours. Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare. 

- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 

- Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

- Rolling programmes of essential training provided as well as training to support further development and career progression opportunities. 

- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 

- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. 

To find out more see our benefits website Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. 

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026
Category: Internal Only