Research Agronomist

Morepeople 01780; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive agricultural firm in Greater Lincolnshire seeks a Research Manager to design and lead on-farm trials. This standalone technical role requires expertise in applied agronomy, with responsibilities including managing trials, interpreting data, and presenting findings to farmers and stakeholders. The position offers a competitive package with generous holiday, pension, and employee wellbeing benefits in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

24 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Employee wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in applied agronomy or agricultural research.
• Strong technical background in crop production or agricultural science.
• Proven experience running trials and interpreting results.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to farmers.
• Self-motivated and curious, suitable for a standalone role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage a multi-crop trials programme.
• Run day-to-day research operation from planning to reporting.
• Collate and interpret agronomic data.
• Translate results into practical guidance.
• Present findings at field days and technical meetings.
• Engage with a national network of farming businesses.

Skills

Applied agronomy

Crop production

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BASIS and FACTS qualifications

Job description

Looking to be at the forefront of agricultural research? Enjoy being out in the fields and number crunching? This could be the next role for you!

Our client is a large, progressive farming and food production business that has recently invested in a dedicated research farm to support a growing national research and knowledge-exchange programme. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a newly established research operation and shape how applied agronomic research is delivered and shared with commercial growers.

The role

You will design and lead a practical on-farm trials programme, manage research farm activity, and translate technical data into clear, actionable insight for farmers, farm managers and research members.

You'll present findings both internally and externally, to company staff and to research members at various events and presentations.

This is a standalone technical role, suited to someone who enjoys combining hands-on fieldwork with data analysis and presenting findings directly to growers.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage a multi-crop trials programme.
• Run the day-to-day research operation, from planning through to reporting.
• Collate and interpret agronomic and precision farming data.
• Translate results into practical guidance and technical content.
• Present findings at field days, member events and technical meetings.
• Engage with a national network of progressive farming businesses.

About you

• Experience in applied agronomy, agricultural research, consultancy or commercial farming.
• Strong technical background in crop production or agricultural science.
• Proven experience running trials and interpreting results.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to farmers.
• BASIS and FACTS qualified (or working towards).
• Self-motivated, curious and comfortable working in a standalone role.

Package

• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Cycle to work scheme, social events and free parking

What's Next?

For a confidential chat, call me, Hannah, on 01780 480530, email [e-mail], or send a message on LinkedIn.

Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date. Just send what you have, and we'll take it from there.