Job Description

About Us

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is at the forefront of agri-tech innovation, providing world-class facilities, backed by expert knowledge, funding and business support, to help fuel the growth of farm-ready innovation which will drive UK agriculture forward. Our mission is to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the agriculture sector, ensuring that innovative solutions reach the market and drive business growth.

Focusing on the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as remote sensing, artificial intelligence, robotics, precision breeding, and vertical farming, the UK Agri-Tech Centre plays a key role in supporting the commercialisation of new products and services, addressing critical challenges such as food security, productivity, and sustainability and driving both economic and societal growth.

About the role

We're seeking a Knowledge Exchange Manager to lead the design and delivery of impactful knowledge exchange and dissemination activities across our diverse agri-tech project portfolio. This role is central to translating complex scientific and technical insights into practical, accessible knowledge that drives innovation and adoption across the agricultural sector. You'll work closely with academic institutions, commercial partners and farming communities to ensure projects deliver real-world impact. With a strong understanding of stakeholder needs and barriers to technology uptake, you'll help shape strategic initiatives that align with both company goals and Innovate UK guidelines.

This is a fixed-term position for 18 months. The role can be fully remote or hybrid if you are within commutable distance to one of our hubs (Edinburgh, York, Midlands).

Key responsibilities

We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Knowledge Exchange Manager to drive impactful collaboration across cutting-edge CR&D, commercial, and strategic projects. In this role, you will:

Lead the planning and delivery of knowledge exchange activities across CR&D, commercial and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with Innovate UK guidelines Support project teams with stakeholder engagement, co-development and dissemination, ensuring timely and effective delivery Translate funding bids into actionable plans and oversee delivery to meet time, cost and quality targets Build strong stakeholder relationships to share insights, drive collaboration and support technology adoption Contribute to funding proposals and develop sector-specific knowledge exchange strategies Grow and utilise farmer and satellite networks to enhance project engagement and impact Monitor project progress, manage risks and ensure alignment with objectives Produce reports and dashboards to support governance and decision-making Mentor team members and help build organisational knowledge exchange capability

What we are looking for

We're looking for a strategic, collaborative, and impact-driven professional with a strong background in agriculture, agri-tech, or a related field to lead knowledge exchange across high-value innovation projects.

Degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, agri-tech, environmental science, animal or social sciences Proven experience managing complex knowledge exchange activities across multiple high-value projects Familiarity with Innovate UK-funded projects and delivery frameworks Strong ability to translate technical content into accessible formats for diverse audiences Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Skilled in MS Office, project management tools, and creating process documentation (e.g. WBS, flowcharts) Knowledge of GDPR principles and their practical application Collaborative team player with a detail-oriented and client-focused approach

Why join us?

You could be part of a pioneering organisation driving innovation in agri-tech, whilst working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. There is an opportunity to grow and develop within a newly established organisation, plus a range of benefits including:

35 days starting holiday (including Bank holidays) which increases to 38 with length of service Hybrid and/or remote working options (no set office days) Flexible working hours 4x salary life assurance Enhanced sick pay Healthcare cash plan EAP with 24/7 helpline and expert advice service (legal, finance, health, etc.) Pension salary sacrifice scheme availability Fees for professional memberships Ongoing training and development
If you are ready for a role that truly makes an impact - join us and be part of something meaningful. We'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE21 8SE