KTP Associate - Precision Agriculture Technical Business Development Lead (Full Time, Fixed term)

Harper Adams University - Agriculture & Environment

Location: Edgmond, Newport

Salary: £38,000 per annum -upto (The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 19th August 2025

Closes: 17th September 2025

Job Ref: AD-1975

Role Details

Join Us in Shaping the Future of UK Agriculture – Marketing & Technical Specialist Opportunity

Are you passionate about innovation in agriculture and ready to make a real impact on the future of UK cropping systems? We’re looking for a driven individual to join our team as a Marketing & Technical Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in identifying market opportunities, driving environmental and financial value, and supporting the rollout of cutting-edge crop protection technologies.

In this role, you’ll combine strategic marketing insight with hands-on technical expertise—helping to shape go-to-market strategies, gather and analyse field data, and deliver compelling customer value stories. You’ll also be instrumental in upskilling internal teams, engaging with customers, and demonstrating the latest drone technologies in real-world conditions.

Main Responsibilities:

Marketing

• The identification and quantification of market opportunities in UK cropping
• The sourcing of field data and customer value stories for use in marketing
• To verify the most appropriate route to market
• Go to market management
• Analysis data on yield impact for phase 2 of marketing

Environment

• To quantify the environmental and financial benefits.
• The sourcing of environmental and financial customer feedback for use in marketing
• To upskill the TAG team by embedding knowledge of crop protection methods to help with the system roll out.
• Work as part of the business team with existing customer bases: -A greater depth of knowledge in the business will also help with having informed interactions with customers which will assist in growing sales of the new service and existing products

Technical

• Use of Cultiwise in UK conditions
• Confirm recommended drone best fit
• Familiarisation with CAA regulations and insurance as applied to permission to fly
• Achieve flying qualifications as necessitated by the chosen drone
• Demonstrate proficiency in drone flight and be prepared to give live demonstrations

Experience/Qualification required

Degree at 2.1 or above in Agronomy, Engineering or a similar subject

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Andrew Watson: awatson@harper-adams.ac.uk

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Application Procedure:

All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 17 September 2025

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.