Field Trials Manager

Envirofield Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Access to training network

Job summary

Envirofield Ltd is seeking a Trials Manager for our Drinkstone site. You will oversee field trials, coordinate sampling and data collection, and manage trials across multiple crops with a practical, hands-on approach.

You’ll mentor staff, ensure compliance with protocols and uphold equipment and health & safety standards while travelling to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field trials, ideally including official trials (AHDB, BSPB).
• Practical mindset with confidence using agricultural machinery.
• Strong observation skills for assessing crop health and trial performance.
• Clear communication with good attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and deliver high-quality trials across crops and trial types following standards.
• Lead or support site selection, drilling, spraying, data collection and harvesting.
• Mentor, train and manage staff to maintain high technical standards.
• Conduct assessments including plant counts, pest/disease ID and crop health monitoring.
• Operate and maintain trial equipment, manage inputs and sample logistics.

Skills

Field trials

Machinery use

Observation skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

PA1/PA2 and BASIS/FACTS certificates

Tools

Plot combines

Sprayers

Soil sampling equipment

Job description

We are looking to employ a Trials Manager for our site in Drinkstone.

Envirofield Ltd is a leading independent contract field trials company, delivering high-quality agricultural and environmental research across the UK. We specialise in field trials, soil sampling, and environmental monitoring, supporting farmers and research partners with reliable, data-driven insights.

We are now looking to recruit a Trials Manager for our team in Drinkstone. This will be a hands-on, practical field-based role where the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple trials, building strong relationships with clients and growers, and contirbuting towards wider operations across Envirofield.

In this role, you will:

• Manage, plan and deliver high-quality trials across various crops and trial types, following ORETO standards and protocols.
• Lead or support site selection, drilling, spraying, data collection, and harvesting.
• Mentor, train and manage staff and help maintain high technical standards across the team.
• Conduct assessments including plant counts, pest/disease ID, and crop health monitoring.
• Operate and maintain trial equipment (e.g. plot combines, sprayers), manage inputs and sample logistics, and support fleet compliance.
• Oversee soil and environmental sampling, including SMN testing and porous pot installations.
• Ensure accurate data capture, report updates, and safe working practices.
• Travel to other sites and settings to support with operations on an ad-hoc basis.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in field trials, ideally including official trials (e.g. AHDB, BSPB).
• Practical mindset with confidence using agricultural machinery.
• Strong observation skills for assessing crop health and trial performance.
• Clear communication skills with good attention to detail and organisation.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to other sites and bases on an ad-hoc and occasional basis.
• A HGV licence, or a willingness to undergo HGV training and obtain a HGV licence (through Envirofield).
• PA1/PA2 and BASIS/FACTS certificates, or a willingness to obtain them, will be required.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a progressive, industry-leading company, renowned for its commitment to staff development and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team, working in a varied and rewarding role with plenty of scope to learn and grow.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE) and a company vehicle.
• Ongoing training and development (HGV Licence, BASIS / FACTS).
• Access to Envirofield’s Company Benefits and training network.