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Process Innovation Technologist (Food) - KTP Associate
University of Reading —Reading
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Research Associate in Urban Mobility
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £58,265 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
Senior Research Associate in Zero Carbon Energy Use at the ZERO Institute
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £58,265 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
Senior Associate - Employment
Blake Morgan —Reading
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Senior Sustaining Engineer
BD —Winnersh
- £59,100 - £90,150 a year
- CAD
- Engineering
- Assembly
Senior Associate or Principal Associate
Mills & Reeve LLP —Oxford
- Supervising experience
Senior Associate - Private Client
Boyes Turner —Reading
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Associate - Commercial Property
Blake Morgan —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
Associate Laboratory Technician – R&D
MedPharm —Guildford
- Engineering
- IT
- No travel
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineering jobs —Reading
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
Territory Manager, Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) - South East
BD —Winnersh
- £43,300 - £66,025 a year
- Anatomy knowledge
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
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Assoc Strategic Operations Director (AI)
IQVIA —Reading
- £82,600 - £229,900 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
Associate Director, AI & Advanced Analytics
CSL Behring —Maidenhead
- £181,000 - £214,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
14d
Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Thames Water Utilites —Reading
- Up to £78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
Assistant Manager - Accounting & Financial Reporting
Apex Group —Reading
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
Associate Analyst, Strategy and Execution
Invesco —Henley on Thames
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Carrier Sales Associate
Ericsson —Reading
- Remote
- Sales
- IT
- Leadership
Product Manager - Hospital Automation
BD —Winnersh
- £33,300 - £50,775 a year
- Salesforce
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Senior Healthcare Global Product Manager Ostomy
Hollister Europe Limited —Winnersh
- £51,282 - £80,585 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Marketing
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Associate Director
AtkinsRéalis —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
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Process Innovation Technologist (Food) - KTP Associate

University of Reading -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£38,000 - £42,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Project planning
Statistical analysis
Project management
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Food safety
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

£38,000 to £42,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

KTP

Date posted

27/05/2026

Job reference

KTP26002

Full-time, Fixed Term for 20 months

Closing date: 23:59 22nd June 2026

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑impact innovation project through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Reading and Yeo Valley Ltd, the UK’s largest organic dairy brand.

You will take ownership of a strategic technical project focused on understanding and mapping biochemical changes in fruit conserves and fruited yogurts over shelf life. Your work will directly inform process innovation, enabling Yeo Valley to:

Optimise fruit conserve cooking processes
Improve shelf‑life performance of fruit conserves and fruited yogurts
Maintain (and enhance) product quality, sustainability, and nutritional value
Horizon scanning new technology to assist in defining the future of Yeo Valley fruit manufacturing

This role blends applied research, product development, and commercial impact, giving you the chance to see your work translated into real‑world manufacturing practice. You will be employed by the University of Reading but embedded within Yeo Valley’s Food Science team.

Your team

You will be fully supported by an experienced supervisory team from both the University of Reading and Yeo Valley.

University of Reading

Prof Colette Fagan
Prof Keshavan Niranjan
Prof Jane Parker

Yeo Valley

Peter Ankcorn – Dairy Science Manager
Amanda Broom – Technical Manager
Geoff Lucking – Manufacture Manager
Thierry Neyroud – Operations Director

Day‑to‑day, you’ll collaborate closely with technical, manufacturing, and operations colleagues, gaining exposure to senior decision‑makers and real commercial challenges.

Professional development

Your development is a core part of the KTP programme.

A dedicated training budget, tailored to your personal and professional goals
Residential management and leadership skills training
Opportunities to develop expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and innovation delivery
A strong platform for progressing into senior technical, R&D, or innovation roles in industry or academia

About Yeo Valley

Yeo Valley Ltd is the UK’s largest organic food brand, producing a wide range of sustainable and nutritious yogurt‑based products, including:

Natural and fruited yogurts
Drinking yogurts and pouches
High‑protein strained yogurts
Soups & granola

Yeo Valley is committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation, making this an exciting environment for food scientists who want their work to make a tangible difference.

https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/

What you’ll bring

Essential qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline with 2:1 or above (or equivalent). We will also consider candidates with equivalent relevant experience.

Essential skills and experience

Strong research skills, with the ability to translate complex data into robust experimental designs and practical business recommendations
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and project planning skills
Clear understanding of food spoilage mechanisms
Knowledge of fruit conserve processing, yogurt manufacture, and sensory science
Understanding of food safety principles and HACCP
Competency in statistical analysis
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences
Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

We recognise that our people are central to our success and offer a supportive and rewarding working environment.

Generous annual leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Access to Yeo Valley staff shop with discounts
Strong emphasis on work–life balance from both the University of Reading and Yeo Valley
Access to university and industry resources, facilities, and professional networks

Contact Name, Job Title and Email address

Professor Colette Fagan, Professor - Food & Nutritional Sciences, [email protected]

Alternative Contact Name, Job Title and Email address

Joanna Davies, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Manager, [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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