Agricultural Trials Lead - Field & Lab (UK)

SGS; Wellesbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; 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, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is recruiting an Agricultural Trials officer in Warwickshire. You will oversee UK field trials from setup to harvest, lead seasonal teams, and liaise with growers and clients to deliver studies to GLP/GEP standards.

This permanent role is 37.5 hours a week. A degree in Agriculture or Life Sciences, PA1/PA6 qualifications, a UK driving licence, and PI experience are preferred; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in GLP and/or GEP field trials.
• Experience acting as a Principal Investigator.
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.
• PA1 & PA6 qualifications and a full UK driving licence.
• A degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is preferred.
• A practical, proactive approach and confidence working independently in the field.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering agricultural field trials across the UK.
• Acting as Principal Investigator on single and multi-site studies.
• Liaising directly with clients and providing study updates.
• Marking out, assessing, sampling, and harvesting trial plots.
• Analysing and reporting trial data using specialist software.
• Leading and training technicians and seasonal staff.
• Conducting sustainability audits and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GLP/GEP field trials

Principal Investigator

Client-facing

Project management

Independent field work

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Life Sciences/C Crop Science (related)

PA1 & PA6 qualifications

Job description

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is recruiting an Agricultural Trials officer in Warwickshire. You will oversee UK field trials from setup to harvest, lead seasonal teams, and liaise with growers and clients to deliver studies to GLP/GEP standards.

This permanent role is 37.5 hours a week. A degree in Agriculture or Life Sciences, PA1/PA6 qualifications, a UK driving licence, and PI experience are preferred; a company vehicle is provided.