Farm Research Officer

iCIMS; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider is seeking a full-time Farm Research Officer to join their North England team. The role involves collecting and analyzing farm business data, mentoring new staff, and gaining insights by interviewing farmers. A strong understanding of British agriculture is essential, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Benefits include a flexible hybrid working environment, 25 days of holiday, and comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

NFU Pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance

Mental health support programs

Life cover

Qualifications

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of British agriculture and issues faced by farmers.
• Experience in data management and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze farm business account data.
• Produce annual accounts for farm businesses.
• Interview farmers for detailed business insights.
• Travel to farms as needed for data collection.
• Mentor new staff and support management with reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of British agriculture

Full and valid driving license

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a new Farm Research Officer to join the North England team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Collect farm business account data and information in a range of formats (e.g. hard copy invoices, cheque books, bank statements, farm accounts packages).
• Produce a fully balanced electronic account of the farm businesses on an annual basis.
• Interview farmers and gain additional information related to their business, farming and land management activities (for example, their business management practices, agri-environmental activities, and water usage).
• Undertake travel to and from farms and farm business offices as required to perform the role fully.
• Responsible for senior duties such as mentoring of new staff, supporting the manager with the organisation of the sample, farm recruitment and creation of sector reports for your region, dependent on skillset.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills (oral and written), a head for numbers and enjoy working with data.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of British agriculture and understand the difficulties and issues faced by farmers and growers in the UK.
• Possess knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word).
• Show good general knowledge and understanding of British agriculture and good knowledge of farm business management.
• Possess a full and valid driving license.

About the employer

Promar International is part of Genus plc, an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. Promar is a leading provider of consultancy services to farmers, food companies, and retailers. We create and analyse a vast array of industry data to keep us at the forefront of trends and provide reliable evidence to back our advice. Genus is a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, listed on the London Stock Exchange with a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world — a mission important to a sustainable future. Our values are:

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid role blending time on farms as well as in office and WFH.
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays.
• NFU Pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training, learning & development program for all employees.
• Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme.
• Employee assistance and mental health support programs.
• Life cover.