Research Technician and Demonstrator in Livestock Science
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Position Overview & Specifications
Closing date: Friday 31 st March 2023
Description:
Supporting Research and Knowledge Exchange projects plus daily on-farm support
Full-time, 37 hours per week (1.0FTE)
Fixed term ending 31st July 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician Demonstrator to be part of our increasing research and knowledge exchange work on the University College’s Farm. The role will provide day-to-day assistance to farm manager whilst simultaneously providing technical support to academic staff overseeing funded projects, student research and teaching.
The role will involve on-farm data collection, working and liaising with industry partners, with the technician team in the science department, include preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders and/or for academic publication.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a degree in Animal Science or Agriculture or a related field and have relevant up-to-date technical knowledge. It would be advantageous to have previous industrial experience.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Technician and Demonstrator in Livestock Science roles across Writtle College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,715 - £23,715 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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