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Nutrition & Research Coordinator – Pig Nutrition

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Are you passionate about animal science and keen to play a hands-on role in cutting-edge agricultural research? Pilgrim’s Europe is looking for a Nutrition & Research Coordinator to support innovative Pig Nutrition projects across our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Project Lead and Innovation Team, contributing to trials that shape the future of livestock nutrition and welfare, supporting nutrition and other business related research projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Research team, you’ll play a key role in delivering trials from start to finish:

Supporting trial activities across our Trial Facility, farms, and processing sites
Assisting with (and leading where required) satellite farm projects
Coordinating logistics before, during, and after trials
Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data and samples
Preparing trial protocols, reports, and summaries
Presenting findings and sharing key insights
Ensuring accurate data entry and timely project completion
Managing trial documentation, costs, and compliance requirements
Monitoring animal health and welfare throughout trials
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
Taking ownership of trials in the absence of the Project Lead

What Success Looks Like

Accurate data recorded on the day of collection
Trial summaries and costings completed within 3 weeks
Clear communication of interim and final results
Strong alignment with company KPIs, compliance, and training
Flexibility to travel and work varied hours when required

✅ What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills:

Strong organisation and time management
Ability to work to deadlines
Confident communicator across all levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems
Knowledge of agriculture, meat science, or a related industry

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a Science-related subject (essential)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Industry experience in livestock (desirable)
Master’s degree (desirable)

Our Values

At Pilgrim’s Europe, our values guide everything we do:

Humility & Respect – we listen and value every voice
Discipline & Ownership – we deliver on our commitments
Sincerity & Simplicity – we act with honesty and focus on what matters
Determination – we strive for excellence in everything we do

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative agricultural business
Gain hands-on experience in scientific trials and animal nutrition
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment
Opportunity to attend industry events and expand your knowledge

If you're ready to make an impact in agricultural research, we’d love to hear from you!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.