Field Trials Officer

SGS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; 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 is seeking an Agricultural Trials Officer to join our field trials team in Warwickshire, office and field based. You will lead research projects supporting development of crop protection products, biostimulants, fertilisers, and innovative agri-technologies, working across diverse crops and environments.

You will own field studies from planning to reporting, ensure GLP/GEP standards, manage trials across multiple locations, collect and analyze data, produce technical reports for clients, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing agricultural or crop research trials.
• Knowledge of GLP and/or GEP requirements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience working with clients or external stakeholders.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Degree qualification in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related subject preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own field studies from planning through reporting.
• Manage agricultural field trials across multiple locations.
• Act as Principal Investigator for research studies.
• Plan, setup, monitor, assess and harvest trial plots.
• Collect, analyse and interpret trial data.
• Produce technical reports and communicate results to clients.
• Build relationships with growers, customers and sponsors.
• Lead and support seasonal staff and field technicians.
• Ensure compliance with GLP and GEP standards.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience managing agricultural field

GLP/GEP knowledge

Organisational & project management

Client/external stakeholder experience

Driving licence & travel willingness

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Crop Science/Plant Science or related

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:Field Trials officer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Warwickshire (Office and field based)
• Salary: From £30,000,including a company vehicle
• Hours: 37.5hours per week, Monday-Friday

Job Description

SGS is looking for an Agricultural Trials Officer to join our growing field trials team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead research projects that support the development of new crop protection products, biostimulants, fertilisers, and innovative agricultural technologies.

Working across a variety of crops and environments, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality field trials, collaborating with clients, growers, and research teams to generate reliable data that helps bring new products to market.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Agricultural Trials Officer, you'll take ownership of field studies from planning through to reporting, ensuring trials are conducted to the highest scientific and regulatory standards.

Your responsibilities as a Agricultural Trials Officer will include:

• Managing agricultural field trials across multiple locations.
• Acting as Principal Investigator for research studies.
• Planning, setting up, monitoring, assessing, and harvesting trial plots.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting trial data.
• Producing technical reports and communicating results to clients.
• Building strong relationships with growers, customers, and study sponsors.
• Leading and supporting seasonal staff and field technicians.
• Ensuring compliance with GLP and GEP standards.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Travelling to field sites throughout the growing season.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with a strong agricultural background who enjoys combining practical fieldwork with scientific research.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing agricultural or crop research trials.
• Knowledge of GLP and/or GEP requirements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience workingwith clients or external stakeholders.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Degree qualification in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related subject preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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.