Remote Senior Agronomy Consultant: Soil Health

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work from home

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomy Consultant to join a fully remote UK team. You will guide farmers in sustainable practices, improve soil health, and apply data-driven agronomy to diverse operations nationwide.

The role demands 8+ years in agronomy, advanced knowledge of soil analysis, nutrient management, and IPM, plus strong remote communication and client management skills. Remote from home office with clear impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in agronomy, with focus on soil health and sustainable practices.
• Expertise in soil analysis interpretation and nutrient management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sustainability plans for agricultural ops.
• Excellent communication and remote engagement skills.
• Proficiency with agronomic software, data analysis tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work independently with remote client portfolio.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic agronomic plans to improve soil health and water use efficiency.
• Conduct remote assessments of farm operations and environmental impact.
• Advise clients on sustainable practices (cover crops, reduced tillage, IPM).
• Provide fertilizer, irrigation, and soil amendment recommendations.
• Assist clients in adopting precision agriculture and data-driven management.
• Conduct virtual training sessions and workshops for clients and staff.
• Stay updated with soil science research and innovations.
• Prepare reports and proposals with timelines and expected outcomes.
• Build and maintain client relationships as trusted agronomic advisor.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to provide holistic solutions.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Soil science

Nutrient management

Remote client engagement

Data analysis tools

Virtual training

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Agronomy/Soil Science

Tools

Soil analysis software

Data analysis tools

Remote collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomy Consultant to join a fully remote UK team. You will guide farmers in sustainable practices, improve soil health, and apply data-driven agronomy to diverse operations nationwide.

The role demands 8+ years in agronomy, advanced knowledge of soil analysis, nutrient management, and IPM, plus strong remote communication and client management skills. Remote from home office with clear impact.