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Workplace Tutor (Food Science and Technology)
Salary: £33,045 - £38,026 per annum
Permanent/Full time
About the Role
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Food Science and Technology team in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences. As the Schools Workplace Tutor you will a key point of contact alongside the Course Leaders for our apprenticeship learners in both Further and Higher Education. You will be responsible for maintaining an excellent working relationship with employers and play your part in ensuring the continuing success of our courses. You will ensure apprenticeship and Ofsted compliance by carrying out mandatory workplace checks of our students. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of the students learning such as teaching sessions. If you think you have the skills, knowledge and personal attributes to work alongside our academic team, students and employers we want to hear from you. We are especially keen to hear from individuals who have experience in Food Science and Technology or apprenticeships. For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview Date: W/c 20th April 2026
About Us
The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences is located on our Brackenhurst campus just outside the Nottinghamshire town of Southwell. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology, conservation, agriculture and food production. We cover everything from biodiversity and agri-tech, through to nutrition and climate change. Our approach is innovative and inclusive. Our goal is to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well-being of environments, animals, plants, and people.
If you have any questions about this role please contact the Food Science and Technology Principal Lecturer and Subject Lead jessica.cash@ntu.ac.uk or Academic Head of Department (Higher Education) beverley.peel@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
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
