Agricultural Field Trials Lead | GLP & Data

SGS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental pay

Length of service awards

Birthday day off

Gym membership discount

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Agricultural Trials Officer to join our field trials team in Warwickshire, office and field based. You will lead research projects supporting development of crop protection products, biostimulants, fertilisers, and innovative agri-technologies, working across diverse crops and environments.

You will own field studies from planning to reporting, ensure GLP/GEP standards, manage trials across multiple locations, collect and analyze data, produce technical reports for clients, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing agricultural or crop research trials.
• Knowledge of GLP and/or GEP requirements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience working with clients or external stakeholders.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Degree qualification in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related subject preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own field studies from planning through reporting.
• Manage agricultural field trials across multiple locations.
• Act as Principal Investigator for research studies.
• Plan, setup, monitor, assess and harvest trial plots.
• Collect, analyse and interpret trial data.
• Produce technical reports and communicate results to clients.
• Build relationships with growers, customers and sponsors.
• Lead and support seasonal staff and field technicians.
• Ensure compliance with GLP and GEP standards.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience managing agricultural field

GLP/GEP knowledge

Organisational & project management

Client/external stakeholder experience

Driving licence & travel willingness

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Crop Science/Plant Science or related

Job description

SGS is seeking an Agricultural Trials Officer to join our field trials team in Warwickshire, office and field based. You will lead research projects supporting development of crop protection products, biostimulants, fertilisers, and innovative agri-technologies, working across diverse crops and environments.

You will own field studies from planning to reporting, ensure GLP/GEP standards, manage trials across multiple locations, collect and analyze data, produce technical reports for clients, and