We are seeking a proactive Research Assistant to join the newly established Centre for Crop and Environmental Sciences (CCES). The Centre brings together expertise in crop science, soil and water management, pathology, entomology and nematology to address challenges including climate change, sustainable food production, crop health and environmental resilience.

This primarily field-based role will support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching alongside a variety of research projects. Working with academic staff, researchers and students, you will help manage the University’s field research facilities and contribute to high-quality scientific research and practical teaching.

Responsibilities include supporting field and glasshouse trials, assisting with experiments, data collection and analysis, maintaining machinery and equipment stores, preparing chemicals and reagents, and ensuring facilities operate safely and effectively. You will also contribute to health and safety management by preparing and reviewing risk and COSHH assessments and delivering inductions for facility users.

Applicants should hold a degree in biology, agricultural science or a related discipline, or possess equivalent professional experience. Experience with plants or field-based research is desirable, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Experience of supervising students or casual staff and knowledge of UK health and safety procedures would be advantageous, although training will be provided. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Harper Adams offers modern research facilities, staff development opportunities and a supportive community, making it an excellent place to develop a career in agricultural and environmental research.

For informal discussion relating to the post, please contact Matt Rodenhurst (mrodenhurst@harper-adams.ac.uk) or Jim Monaghan (jmonaghan@harperadams.ac.uk). 

Application Procedure: 

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk  submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered Completed applications should be received no later than 11.59 PM, Sunday 31st May 2026.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £31,236 per annum

The Student Records Enhancement Manager has overall responsibility for leading the work of the Student Records Office, including managing the work and priorities of all members of the Student Records Team. The postholder will be responsible for data quality and enhancement for student records for which the team is responsible as well as identifying and implementing process, automation and enquiry enhancement, activity acting in an advising capacity, and supporting other teams managing students records to undertake the work required. The postholder will also be primarily responsible for all work undertaken by the team, relating to the Student Loans Company.  

We are looking for an individual who understands how to build an exceptional student records function, can embrace change and drive forwards system improvements and enhancements primarily for the benefit of the Student Records Team and their staff and student stakeholders, by moving to a more systematised and automated working schedule, rather than manual approach, also supporting the work of the wider Registry Services Team. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing a team, within a high pressure environment and who has a proven track record of delivery of process enhancements and the implementation of automations. Ideally from a Higher Education background, educated to at least degree level, or with significant equivalent professional experience, the individual will have demonstrable experience of collaborative working and achieving improvement targets. They will be highly motivated, with high levels of enthusiasm and a real drive to achieve change for the benefit of the team, the students and the wider University community. 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Laura Harper via e-mail lharper@harper-adams.ac.uk 

Application Procedure: 

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk  submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered. Closing date midnight on Sunday 10 May 2026

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum
The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience