The UK Agri-Tech Centre
UK Dairy Carbon Network Manager (FTC to end of December 2027)
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UK Dairy Carbon Network Manager (FTC to end of December 2027)
Department: Customer Team
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Any hub
Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year
Description
Fixed term contract until December 2027
Strategy and Values
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is on a clear mission: to accelerate the commercial success of UK agri-tech at scale. We are customer-focused, commercially minded, and connect with purpose - helping innovative businesses test and validate their technologies, navigate their commercial journey, and access the markets and supply chains that enable meaningful impact.
Everything we do is underpinned by our organisational values: we do the right thing with integrity, accountability, and respect for others; we inspire and innovate through curiosity and proactive thinking; we make a difference by focusing on meaningful future impact; and we build and connect through collaboration, trust, and strong relationships.
Job Purpose
- Support the development and delivery of UK Dairy Carbon Network – which demonstrates and validates multiple greenhouse gas emission reducing measures on commercial UK dairy farms.
- The role holder will lead the UKATC designated activities with the project
- Ensure effective linkages with other members of the consortium and the wider supply chain and internally at UKATC to ensure the successful delivery of the UK Dairy Carbon Network project
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
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- Be the technical lead for UKATC and UK Dairy Carbon Network as required
- Develop and manage activities that fit within the contractual remit of UKATC with the UK Dairy Carbon Network Projects
- Deliver all activities within time and budget
- Deliver all reporting activities
Operational Responsibilities
- Lead on UKATC activities with the UK Dairy Carbon Network
- Ensure robust and operational information, data collection framework, and activities to meet UKDCN project commitments
- Chair work package meetings and act as the main UKATC contact with project lead partner providing regular updates and submitting reports
- Key point of contact for the UK Dairy Carbon Network ensure project commitments are met and outputs are technically robust including:
- Supporting the development & review of the UK-DCN mitigation catalogue
- Transforming mitigation data into multi-channel resources
- Developing robust feedback mechanisms with wider supply chain
- Develop and maintain a strong profile and connection with UK Dairy Carbon Network consortium members, providing industry representation
- Provide relevant information and reports in a timely manner and of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders
- Represent the UK Dairy Carbon Network and UKATC to a range of stakeholders at meetings, events, and conferences
Additional Information
Technical / Professional Competencies
- Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy, or a related field or equivalent commercial experience. Post-graduate qualification preferable
- In-depth knowledge of R&D approaches and commercial agricultural trials
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Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential:
- Technical experience of the dairy industry and its stakeholders and organizations
- Relevant degree or qualification in agriculture/related discipline
- Experience with and involvement in programmes with multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Ability to critically assess evidence, identify gaps, and articulate limitations clearly
- Awareness of animal health & welfare relevant regulatory frameworks (as required)
- Ability to pivot quickly to deal with new and emerging priorities
- Team player, self-motivated
- Strong communication skills and approaches to a range of stakeholders
- Excellent time management
- Able to prioritize workload and make effective decisions at pace when required
- Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft environments
- Full UK driving license
Desirable:
- Experience related to livestock GHG emissions or climate mitigation, such as:
- Methane reduction strategies
- Feed or nutrition interventions
- Manure and fertiliser management
- Systems-level decarbonisation
- Familiarity with Defra-funded or UK public sector programmes
- 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
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