SAC Senior Farming Specialist - David Younie to retire
14th March 2008SAC are recruiting for the post
Senior Organic Farming Specialist
Reference: CS/SS/464/08
Application Closing Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeen
SAC’s Consultancy Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic and committed team player to join a group of highly motivated specialists in its Agronomy Services Team, who carry out consultancy and applied R&D in Scotland and elsewhere.
Based in Aberdeen the successful applicant will co-ordinate SAC’s organic farming services. This will include delivering specialist organic advice on behalf of the Scottish Government and commercial organic farming consultancy in the UK and overseas. The candidate will also be required to develop expertise in food chain management in relation to organic production. Additionally, teaching and supervision of students on SAC’s successful organic farming courses will be required.
A BSc (Hons) in agriculture or equivalent is required. Extensive experience in organic farming and in the provision of organic farming consultancy is essential. A current driving licence is essential since travel across Scotland will be required.
Salary: The appointment will be made on the Grade 2 scale: £35,865 - £42,190 per annum.
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