UK Dairy Carbon Network – Coordinator

The UK Agri-Tech Centre

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the development and delivery of the UK Dairy Carbon Network, which aims to demonstrate and validate 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 within the project, ensuring effective linkages with other consortium members, the wider supply chain, and internally at The UK Agri-Tech Centre for successful project delivery. This is a field-based role requiring travel to client and partner sites, with the possibility of working from home for a portion of the week or attending one of the main UK Agri-Tech Centre locations (Oxford, York, Edinburgh, Cranfield, Newport).

Requirements

Technical experience of the dairy industry and its stakeholders 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 a 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.
Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy or a related field or equivalent commercial experience.

Nice To Haves

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.
Post-graduate qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead on The UK Agri-Tech Centre activities with the UK Dairy Carbon Network.
Ensure robust and operational information and data collection frameworks and activities to meet UKDCN project commitments.
Chair work package meetings and act as the main The UK Agri-Tech Centre contact with the project lead partner, providing regular updates and submitting reports.
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.
Key point of contact for the UK Dairy Carbon Network, ensuring 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 timely manner and of a high standard to internal and external stakeholders.
Represent the UK Dairy Carbon Network and The UK Agri-Tech Centre to a range of stakeholders.