Senior Technician (Farm)

Company: Nottingham Trent University
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Making a Positive Impact, Together.

Doing things differently.

Senior Technician (Farm)

Salary- £28,608 – £32,089 per annum

Full time/Permanent

Please see the following special requirements for the role:

  • 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.

Interview Date: w/c 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 neil.hodgson@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

  • We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

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

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Posted: July 31st, 2026