Senior Technician - Farm

About the Role

As a member of the Farm Technical Team, support teaching delivery and demonstrate equipment and techniques providing support and guidance to students on our FE and HE courses. Create a positive, industry-relevant learning environment to enhance the employability prospects of students. Provide technical support and guidance to academic colleagues within the farm resource. Ensure all staff and students are working within a safe environment and escalate issues where necessary. Working within the team, ensure a high standard of livestock health and welfare, crop production and machinery operation and maintenance. Identify appropriate personal development opportunities and actively keep up to date with relevant discipline knowledge, trends and technology, and apply this learning to practices. Connect with relevant internal and external networks and use these contacts to enhance delivery. Be a team player and support others in creating a positive environment.

Special requirements;

• Accommodation included with the expectation to live on campus to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Emergency on call for the Farm resource outside of core hours.
• Working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota.
• Occasional lone working and late-night checks.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: 10th August 2026

About Us

NTU's Brackenhurst Campus has been at the heart of land based education for over 70 years. As the rural campus of Nottingham Trent University and home to the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, we are passionate about the countryside, farming, and shaping the future of the sector. Our mission is to develop industry ready, career focused graduates equipped with cutting edge skills, scientific expertise and hands on experience.

As a small and friendly School, we're proud of our committed academic and professional teams. Our staff are active researchers and practitioners who work closely with students to help them achieve their ambitions.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Neil Hodgson (Farm Manager) at .

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Safeguarding Statement

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website