Employers have contacted CAUC about the following vacancies, to share with CAUC alumni. For further information about how to have a vacancy added, please contact us via the form below or call Julie van den Driesche on 0131 535 4488.

You can find a list of current vacancies below. Listings will normally be advertised for around one month from posting date.

Future Leaders Graduate Scheme – Genus ABS

Genus’ Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, which develops and supports the next generation of leaders to partner with farmers, is currently open to recent and new graduates.

Full details of the scheme and how to apply is available from the Genus ABS website.

Closing date: 9 January 2022

Trials Officer (Crops) – SRUC, Penicuik

SRUC is seeking an experienced Trials Officer to perform all necessary tasks to set up and perform a large range of trials, including reading and understanding of protocols, seeds preparation and sowing, understanding of good agricultural practice for the maintenance of the trials, application of Fertiliser and others pesticide, plots assessment and data transcription.

Full details of the post can be found on our vacancies page.

Closing date: 18 November 2021

Agricultural Business Development Manager – The Future Forest Company, Glasgow

The Future Forest Company is on a mission to remove as much excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as possible in order to avoid the most disastrous effects of global warming and the climate crisis.

As the lead for Enhanced Weathering (EW) Business Development in Scotland, the Development Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining the enduring relationships which underpin the land access partnerships for the EW operations. The Manager will also will identify land owners and managers in future project areas, negotiate for access, plan distribution, and manage operational activity in conjunction with relevant colleagues.

The role requires a good understanding of agricultural practice, superb interpersonal skills and a passionate approach to innovation in agriculture. The individual will be entrepreneurial and equally comfortable working alone or in small teams, spending considerable time on site representing the Future Forest Company with partners and contractors.

Full details of the vacancy are available via the Future Forest Company website.

Date posted: 3 November 2021

Galbraith Group, Graduate Recruitment – various locations across Scotland

The Galbraith Group graduate programme is open and offers opportunities across their offices to the best and brightest new graduates. If you would like to apply for the Galbraith Rural Graduate Recruitment scheme, please send your CV and covering letter to graduatejobs@galbraithgroup.com.

Closing date: 3 December 2021

Graduate Surveyors, Fisher German – various locations

Fisher German have vacancies for Graduate Surveyors in Ashby, Stafford, Bedford, Canterbury for graduates interested in a career in property and surveying. For these roles any degree is acceptable.

The role in Ashby involves Rural Estate Management, whilst those in the other locations are in Infrastructure Services and the start dates are late 2021 or early 2022.

Further information is available on the Fisher German website.

Closing date: 12 November 2021

Knowledge Transfer Officer (Agriculture), AHDB – Warwickshire

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), is currently recruiting for a Knowledge Transfer Officer to work within the Cereals & Oilseeds sector on a full-time permanent basis. The role has responsibility for assisting with project management duties and contributing to a world class knowledge transfer and delivery service to cereal and oilseed farmers.

This role would suit a proactive and organised individual with high attention to detail and the ability to communicate and share knowledge at all levels.

Full details are available on the AHDB website.

Closing date: 4 November 2021

Signet Breeding Officer, AHDB – Warwickshire

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), is seeking a Signet Breeding Specialist on a permanent basis. This role has responsibility to manage and act as the Account Manager for Breed Societies and breeding groups, listening to their views, solving problems and communicating back to the Signet Manager. Signet Breeding Services deliver genetic evaluations to around 450 pedigree levy payers, assisting with performance recording beef and sheep for livestock farmers to help them identify cattle and sheep with superior breeding potential.

The role requires a proactive and organised individual with expertise in the sector and the flexibility to travel across the UK.

Full details are available on the AHDB website.

Closing date: 25 October 2021

Forestry Machine Operator, Forestry and Land Scotland – Moray and Aberdeenshire

Forestry and Land Scotland manage approximately 90,000 hectares of woodland in Moray and Aberdeenshire. The Forestry Machine Operator will work as part of a dedicated team to plan and carry out tree harvesting as part of clear fell and thinning operations, using both a forwarder and harvester to mechanically fell trees and extract timber to roadside. The candidate will be required to meet targets in terms of production outputs whilst ensuring all Health, Safety and Environmental conditions are met.

Full details can be found at the Civil Service website.

Closing date: 24 October 2021