Ruminant Sustainability Specialist

Trouw Nutrition; Ashbourne CP; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal nutrition company is seeking a Ruminant Sustainability Specialist. This hybrid role, based in Ashbourne, involves supporting sustainability strategies and providing technical support in the ruminant nutrition market. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Animal Nutrition or related fields and relevant livestock sector experience. Join us to make a significant impact in sustainable farming practices while working in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Good pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• On-farm or livestock sector experience essential; some commercial or customer-facing experience preferred.
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience in animal feeding industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the sustainability strategy for the UK ruminant nutrition market.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and customers, including sustainability projects and on-farm solutions.
• Collaborate with Technical and Sales teams to engage customers and demonstrate the value of sustainability.
• Participate in on-farm visits, customer meetings, and industry events to represent Trouw Nutrition GB.

Skills

Knowledge of sustainability in farming

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

Degree in Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to Feeding the Future through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting‑edge solutions.

Are you passionate about sustainability in agriculture and eager to make a real impact in the livestock sector? Join Trouw Nutrition GB as a Ruminant Sustainability Specialist. In this exciting role, you will combine your knowledge of ruminant nutrition with your passion for sustainable farming systems to help shape the future of animal nutrition in the UK.

Working closely with our Technical and Sales teams, you will support colleagues, engage customers, and help deliver sustainability initiatives and digital solutions tailored to the ruminant sector. You will also collaborate with global and European teams to ensure strategies are successfully implemented in the UK marketplace.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with on‑farm or livestock experience who is eager to grow into a broader technical and commercial role, while contributing directly to Nutreco’s global sustainability ambitions.

Role – Drive Sustainability in Ruminant Nutrition Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the sustainability strategy for the UK ruminant nutrition market.

• Provide technical support to colleagues and customers, including sustainability projects and on‑farm solutions.

• Stay up to date with sustainability legislation, agricultural trends, and scientific research, and translate insights into practical actions for the business.

• Collaborate with Technical and Sales teams to engage customers and demonstrate the value of sustainability in ruminant nutrition.

• Support the rollout and management of digital platforms, ensuring effective training, adoption, and stakeholder engagement.

• Contribute to technical innovation projects, working with local, regional, and global teams to bring new solutions to the UK market.

• Participate in on‑farm visits, customer meetings, and industry events to represent Trouw Nutrition GB.

Skills and Expertise

• Degree in Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, or a related field.

• On‑farm or livestock sector experience essential; some commercial or customer‑facing experience preferred.

• Strong awareness of sustainability in farming and animal nutrition.

• 2–5 years’ relevant experience in animal feeding industry.

• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to build trust, strong relationships, and influence effectively.

• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally abroad.

• Location: hybrid role based in the Ashbourne, with flexibility to work from home.

Why You Will Love Working with Us Global Benefits

• Opportunity to shape and grow a new position at the intersection of sustainability, animal nutrition, and innovation.

• A full‑time position in an international, dynamic environment.

• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme.

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and aim to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4–6 weeks. For more information, please contact Luisa Ligabo at [e-mail]. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our Organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species‑specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know‑how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers’ peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition’s nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home‑mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.