UK Dairy Carbon Network – Coordinator
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Test, Trial & Demonstration
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Field
Reporting To: Trials & Validation Manager
Compensation: £35,000 - £41,000 / year
Description
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 act as the UK Agri-Tech Centre lead for its designated activities with the project. Ensure effective linkages with other members of the consortium and the wider supply chain and internally at The UK Agri-Tech Centre to ensure the successful delivery of the UK Dairy Carbon Network project.
This role is field-based, which means you’ll be travelling to client sites, partner sites and our locations as part of your day-to-day work. You may also work from your home address for a minority of the week or attend one of our sites from time to time. Our main locations are: Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Cranfield, Newport (Midlands).
Key responsibilities
- Lead on The UK Agri-Tech Centre 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 The UK Agri-Tech Centre contact with project lead partner providing regular updates and submitting reports
Strategic Responsibilities
- Acts as the technical lead for The UK Agri-Tech Centre and UK Dairy Carbon Network as required
- Develop and manage activities that fit within the contractual remit of The UK Agri-Tech Centre with the UK Dairy Carbon Network Projects
- Deliver all activities within time and budget
Operational Responsibilities
- Key point of contact for the UK Dairy Cabon Network ensure project commitments are met and outputs are technically robust including supporting the development & review of the UK-DCN mitigation catalogue
- Develop and maintain a strong profile and connection with UK Dairy Carbon Network consortium members, providing industry representation
- Provide relevant information in a time manner and of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders
- Represent the UK Dairy Carbon Network and The UK Agri-Tech Centre to range of stakeholders
What we are looking for
Essential
- Technical experience of the dairy industry and its stakeholder and organisations
- 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 to range of stakeholders.
- Excellent time management.
- Able to prioritise workload and make effective decisions at pace when required.
- Excellent IT skills and proficient with Microsoft environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
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.
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, agricultural trials.
Why join us?
You will be part of a pioneering organisation driving innovation in agri-tech, whilst working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. There is opportunity to grow and develop within a newly established organisation, plus a range of benefits including:
- 33 days of annual leave with flexible public holidays allocation
- Flexible working hours
- 4x salary life assurance
- EAP with 24/7 helpline and expert advice service (legal, finance, health)
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme availability
- Fees for professional memberships
- Ongoing training and development
If you are ready for a role that truly makes an impact - join us and be part of something meaningful. We’d love to hear from you!
