Agricultural Trials Officer

SGS; United Kingdom; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus (performance related)

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Retailer discounts

Enhanced parental pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Gym membership

Descripción de la vacante

SGS is seeking an Agricultural Trials Officer to lead field studies and oversee trials from setup to harvest across the UK. You will act as Principal Investigator on single and multi-site studies, liaising with clients and delivering updates.

The role requires GLP/GEP experience, PI credentials, and strong project management skills. You will train technicians, mark out plots, collect samples, and analyze data, contributing to sustainability audits and continuous improvement initiatives within a

Formación

• 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 related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Managing and delivering agricultural field trials across the UK.
• Acting as Principal Investigator on both 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.

Conocimientos

Glp/gep field trials

Principal Investigator

Client-facing

Project management

Driving licence

PA1 & PA6 qualifications

Educación

Agriculture/Crop Science/Life Sciences degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Ready to take the lead on cutting-edge agricultural research? Join SGS and play a key role in delivering field trials that help bring new crop protection, biostimulant, and agricultural products to market.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining science, agriculture, project management, and client engagement. You'll oversee field studies from setup through to harvest, lead seasonal teams, work closely with growers and clients, and ensure trials are delivered to the highest GLP and GEP standards.

What You'll Be Doing as a Agricultural Trials officer:

• Managing and delivering agricultural field trials across the UK.
• Acting as Principal Investigator on both 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.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who already has strong experience within agricultural research and field trials. You may currently be working as a Study Manager, Principal Investigator, Trial Officer, Field Trials Manager, Research Agronomist, or a senior field-based agricultural research professional.

You'll bring:

• 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.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (BUPA)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.