Technical Agronomy Advisor

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Technical Agronomy Advisor to support growth across the East and South of the UK. This field-based role works directly with growers, delivering practical agronomic advice, supporting trials and demonstrations, and building distributor partnerships.

Expect 50–60% travel across the region, with a mix of technical agronomy, farmer engagement, field trials and market development. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or a related agricultural discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of potato production; field-based experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region.

Responsibilities

• Visit farmers and provide practical agronomic advice, focusing on potato production.
• Build and maintain a network of farmer relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Support distributors with technical advice, joint customer visits and farmer demonstrations.
• Coordinate and monitor field trials and on-farm demonstrations.
• Collect and communicate trial results, farmer feedback and market intelligence.
• Attend agricultural events and field days to expand networks and represent the business.
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular activity updates.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Field experience

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Agronomy/Plant Science/Plant Pathology

Job description

Technical Agronomy Advisor (Potatoes, Sugar beet, cereals and oilseed rape) UK East & South - £28,800 - £36,000

The Job:

We are recruiting for a Technical Agronomy Advisor to support the growth of an innovative agricultural business across the East and South of the UK. This is a highly field-based role focused on working directly with growers, providing practical agronomic advice, supporting trials and demonstrations, and helping develop relationships with distributor partners.

You will spend around 50–60% of your time on the road, working with farmers and agricultural businesses across the region. The role combines technical agronomy, farmer engagement, field trials and commercial market development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit farmers and provide practical agronomic advice, with a particular focus on potato production
• Build and maintain a strong network of farmer relationships and identify new opportunities
• Support distributors with technical advice, joint customer visits and farmer demonstrations
• Coordinate and monitor field trials and on-farm demonstrations
• Collect and communicate trial results, farmer feedback and market intelligence
• Attend agricultural events and field days to develop your network and represent the business
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular updates on activity and market development

The Company:

An innovative and growing agricultural business developing sustainable solutions designed to improve crop resilience, soil health, yield and crop quality. The business operates internationally and is expanding its technical and advisory presence across key agricultural markets.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can have a direct impact on market development while working closely with farmers, distributors and internal agronomy and commercial teams.

The Candidate:

• Degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Plant Pathology or a related agricultural discipline
• Strong practical knowledge of potato production, ideally supported by direct grower or field-based experience
• Experience with sugar beet, cereals or oilseed rape would be advantageous
• Good understanding of plant nutrition, crop production and fertiliser/biostimulant programmes
• Confident communicator able to build trusted relationships with farmers and distributors
• Organised, commercially aware and comfortable working independently in a highly field-based role
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region

The Package:

• Salary £28,800 - £36,000 DOE
• Highly field-based and autonomous role.
• International exposure and travel opportunities.
• Opportunity to build a strong network across the agricultural sector.
• Career development within a growing international business.

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.