SRUC Jobs | Scotland's Rural College Careers

🌱 Why Work at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)?

SRUC stands at the forefront of rural innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professionals committed to agriculture, environmental science, and education. Here’s why you should join our team:

🌟 Work Culture & Diversity

• Inclusive environment: 45% of leadership roles held by women
• Flexible working arrangements across all campuses
• Annual staff wellbeing program with mental health support

🔬 Research Excellence

• £28M annual research funding for sustainable agriculture projects
• Partnerships with 13 global universities and 40+ industry leaders
• State-of-the-art labs at Barony, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh campuses

📈 Career Development

• Personalized progression plans with £2,000 annual training budgets
• Leadership Academy for emerging managers
• Cross-department collaboration opportunities in 6 academic schools

🌍 Community Impact

• Directly support 12,000+ farmers through advisory services
• Lead Scotland’s Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan
• 40 community outreach programs annually

💼 Employee Benefits

• 42 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
• 19.3% employer pension contribution
• Discounted postgraduate courses for staff families

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Times Higher Education Award for Community Contribution
• Athena SWAN Silver Award for gender equality
• Ranked #1 in UK for Agriculture Education (NSS 2023)