R&D Manager

• Fast-growing start-up working to reduce food waste. 
• Combining AI and nature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• An opportunity to make a significant impact within the agriculture sector.

Work as part of a fast-growing team within an exciting start-up that is working to decarbonise the food system and reduce food waste. Work for a company that brings together cutting-edge technology with natural methods, leading to a fully circular waste management solution. Help challenge the status quo and tackle a global problem; food waste!
You will be working as the R&D Manager of a small but expanding team, ensuring that R&D activities are managed and coordinated successfully. Overseeing data and sample collection whilst ensuring that people and resources are maximised in this highly dynamic and flexible role.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a motivated and varied team of junior researchers and technicians.
• Coordinating R&D operations, ensuring the timely delivery of trial data, reports and activities.
• Ensuring flawless cross-sectional communication.
• Communicating ongoing and planned R&D efforts both within the team and across the company.
• Working closely with external stakeholders across the waste-livestock value chain.
• During performance trials, you will support the team with data and sample collection on farm sites.
• This role will be a blend of home, office, and field/site work, with each day bringing exciting challenges and opportunities.

What experience you’ll need to apply?

• A proven track record of successful people and project management within complex, science-led projects.
• Very good attention to detail.
• You will be super organised, hardworking, and passionate.
• Experience with data and sample collection related to livestock performance trials.
• It would be beneficial to have experience working with stakeholders within the livestock sector, such as farmers and producers.

What you’ll get in return for your experience:Not only will your work have a positive impact on the world by addressing a global problem, but you will also have the opportunity to work alongside a creative and brilliant team who are all mission driven. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious individuals who would like to be exposed to new opportunities that would bring both further responsibilities and professional development. Competitive salary dependant on experience. 

• 34 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs).
• Flexible working.
• Opportunity for equity.

What’s next:
If you would like to work as an R&D Manager in a varied role within an exciting and fast-growing start-up, please apply for the position or get in touch with Imogen Turner for more information.