Farm Business Survey

Are you familiar with farm accounts?

The Rural Business Unit (RBU) in the Department of Land Economy has an exciting vacancy for a Research Assistant.

The Post

To be involved in the longest running independent survey of farm businesses, confidentially providing information on the financial position and business performance of farmers and growers.

Responsible for liaising with farmer co-operators, including traveling to farms.

The collection and analysis of physical and financial data from agricultural businesses in connection with the Farm Business Survey.

Working within specialised teams, full training will be provided with on-going mentoring as the successful candidate progress to independent working.

Key Requirements

Holding an HND or degree, preferably in Agriculture or a related subject.

A good knowledge of UK farming systems and business management.

Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.

A high level of numeracy is essential, as is a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and in particular the use of spreadsheets.

A willingness to work flexibly, as demanded by the nature of the role, is also essential.

The RBU publishes findings of the Farm Business Survey on the internet at www.farmbusinesssurvey.co.uk. The RBU is a leading UK centre in agricultural economics and undertakes a substantial programme of research for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Further information can be found on our website at: http://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk/research/environmental-economy-policy-group/centres/rbu.

The RBU carries out the Farm Business Survey within a grouping of universities and colleges known as Rural Business Research. Further information can be found on the website: http://www.ruralbusinessresearch.co.uk/.

This post involves travel throughout England for which an allowance will be paid.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/23411.

Further information about the Department of Land Economy can be found at http://www.landecon.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Mr Ben Lang bgal2@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference JP20872 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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