At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects to make wheat flour supply more sustainable and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a leading global food brand committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, part-time flexibility, and impactful work.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable agriculture while working with industry experts.
- Qualifications: Degree in plant sciences or relevant PhD with extensive experience in agronomy.
The predicted salary is between 41.03 - 41.03 £ per hour.
Talentmark are recruiting for a Wheat Crop Scientist to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 12-months. This is a part time role, of 22.5 hours per week. Salary: £32.80 – £41.03 per hour PAYE.
Wheat Crop Scientist Role:
- Manage and grow collaborative projects focused on making wheat flour supply more sustainable.
- Assess research proposals and new technologies from external organisations to see how well they support the company's sustainability goals.
- Work closely with internal biscuit category teams to ensure R&D activity aligns with their sourcing, quality and environmental requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners, including farmers, millers and procurement teams.
- Analyse biological data and produce clear, well-evidenced conclusions from research findings.
Your Background:
- Degree in plant sciences plus at least eight years' experience in plant breeding or agronomy, or a PhD in a relevant field with five or more years' experience.
- Strong knowledge of plant breeding and agronomy, ideally in wheat or other cereal crops.
- Proven experience managing projects that bring together both external R&D partners and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and translate complex supply chain requirements across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Fluent in English; French would be a bonus.
Company: Our client is a world leader in food.
Wheat Crop Scientist employer: Talentmark
Join a leading global food brand that prioritises sustainability and innovation in the agricultural sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, this part-time Wheat Crop Scientist role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, enhancing your professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the future of food supply. Experience a supportive work culture that values collaboration and creativity, all within a company renowned for its dedication to environmental stewardship.
