Oliver Rubinstein

Experience

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  Wellcome Trust

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  International Activities Intern

  Planned & undertook research project in collaboration the with World Health Organisation. Taken on by other staff members, now been published.http://www.who.int/tdr/news/2014/new_guidance_for_rcs/en/

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  Devon County Council

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Economic Development Assistant (Economic Research)
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  Daylesford

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Fresh Produce Grower

  Soil Association Future Growers Scheme

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  NFU (National Farmers' Union)

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Assistant Food Supply Chain Adviser

  http://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/food-chain/food-chain-news/guardian-features-new-nfu-shoppers-guide/

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  The Organic Research Centre

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Agricultural Researcher
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  ADAS

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  Agri-food Sustainability Consultant

  My work involved helping food and drink companies address sustainability issues in their supply chains.

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  NFU (National Farmers'​ Union)

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  County Farming Adviser - Bedfordshire & Huntingdonshire / Regional Dairy & Livestock Adviser

  Responsible for looking after the needs of around 500 NFU members in Bedfordshire & Huntingdonshire. This could be anything from organising MP meetings, meeting with local authorities, advising a member on access issues or working alongside the police rural crime team to build links with the rural community.

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  Roar Salads

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2022

  Founder

  Supplying chefs, caterers and the local community with year round microgreens and baby salads, grown in my simple, low-input vertical farming system.Delivered by bike with 5% of profits going to support Fareshare.Featured on the Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, Indie Farmer and others.

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  Oliver's Muesli

  Dec 2021 - now

  Founder

  Frustrated with not being able to find a muesli to suit my tastes and keen to support British Farmers in their transition to more sustainable farming systems, I launched Oliver's Muesli. This uses 100% British grains and seeds from organic and regenerative farms to create a delicious, nutrient dense blend.Stocked in farm shops and available to order online.

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  Trinity AgTech

  Dec 2021 - now

  Customer Success Manager/ Sustainability Analyst

  Helping the agrifood sector measure, manage and take ownership of its natural capital, using Trinity Agtech's Sandy software, produce actionable insights and then understand and act on their results.