Lead Agricultural Field Trials & Principal Investigator

SGS; Newbold Pacey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme + Life Assurance

Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Holiday/parental pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Agricultural Trials officer to lead field studies in the UK. You will manage trials from setup through harvest, supervise seasonal teams, and interact with growers and clients to ensure GLP and GEP standards are met.

The role combines science and project management with hands-on field work. A degree in Agriculture or related field, and UK driving licence are preferred; PA1/PA6 qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• GLP and/or GEP field trials experience.
• Experience as Principal Investigator.
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.
• PA1 & PA6 qualifications and a full UK driving licence.
• Degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Independent, proactive field worker with ability to work alone.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agricultural field trials across the UK from setup to harvest.
• Act as Principal Investigator on single and multi-site studies.
• Liaise with clients and provide study updates.
• Mark out, assess, sample, and harvest trial plots.
• Analyze and report trial data using specialist software.
• Lead and train technicians and seasonal staff.
• Conduct sustainability audits and support continuous improvement.

Skills

GLP/GEP field trials

Principal Investigator

Client-facing

Project management

Driving licence (UK)

PA1 & PA6 qualifications

Education

Degree in Agriculture / Crop Science / Life Sciences

Tools

Specialist data analysis software

Job description

SGS is seeking an Agricultural Trials officer to lead field studies in the UK. You will manage trials from setup through harvest, supervise seasonal teams, and interact with growers and clients to ensure GLP and GEP standards are met.

The role combines science and project management with hands-on field work. A degree in Agriculture or related field, and UK driving licence are preferred; PA1/PA6 qualifications are advantageous.