Cow-Calf Contact Network Lead

2 days ago


Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Royal Agricultural University Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Cow-Calf Contact Network Lead to join our team and take the lead in mobilising and maintaining National Innovation Practice Hubs (NIPs) and supporting a pan-European Knowledge and Innovation Network.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the €2.7 million EU-funded TransformDairyNet project, which aims to revolutionise dairy farming practices across Europe by promoting cow-calf contact systems. As part of this project, we will establish 11 National Innovation Practice Hubs and a pan-European Knowledge and Innovation Network.

Your key responsibilities will include leading and coordinating the work of TransformDairyNet's National Network Facilitators (NNFs) and National Innovation Practice Hubs (NIPs), mobilising and coordinating the activities of the European Knowledge and Innovation Network, and working closely with the project coordinator and manager at UCD.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the work of TransformDairyNet's National Network Facilitators (NNFs) and National Innovation Practice Hubs (NIPs).
  • Mobilise and coordinate the activities of the European Knowledge and Innovation Network.
  • Work closely with the project coordinator (Siobhan Mullan) and project manager (Rachel Annan) at UCD to support any other WP tasks delivered in collaboration with WP1.

Requirements:

  • Educated to Honours and Masters degree levels in an agricultural or related discipline.
  • Experience, period of study and/or qualification related to CCC dairy systems.
  • Understanding and knowledge of current and emerging issues and opportunities in the dairy sector, including CCC systems.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage.

Estimated Salary: £37,099 per annum (£14,839 pa pro rata for 0.4FTE, 14 hours per week)



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