Agricultural Trials officer

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

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

• Job title:Agricultural Trials officer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Warwickshire (Office and field based)
• Salary: From £33,000,including a company vehicle
• Hours: 37.5hours per week, Monday-Friday

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 aAgricultural 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 inGLP 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)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• 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.