Agricultural Trials officer

Job Description

Ready to take the lead on cutting-edge agricultural research? Join SGS and play a key role in delivering field trials that help bring new crop protection, biostimulant, and agricultural products to market.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining science, agriculture, project management, and client engagement. You'll oversee field studies from setup through to harvest, lead seasonal teams, work closely with growers and clients, and ensure trials are delivered to the highest GLP and GEP standards.

What You'll Be Doing as a Agricultural Trials officer:

• Managing and delivering agricultural field trials across the UK.
• Acting as Principal Investigator on both single and multi-site studies.
• Liaising directly with clients and providing study updates.
• Marking out, assessing, sampling, and harvesting trial plots.
• Analysing and reporting trial data using specialist software.
• Leading and training technicians and seasonal staff.
• Conducting sustainability audits and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who already has strong experience within agricultural research and field trials. You may currently be working as a Study Manager, Principal Investigator, Trial Officer, Field Trials Manager, Research Agronomist, or a senior field-based agricultural research professional.

You'll bring:

• Experience in GLP and/or GEP field trials.
• Experience acting as a Principal Investigator.
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.
• PA1 & PA6 qualifications and a full UK driving licence.
• A degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline is preferred.
• A practical, proactive approach and confidence working independently in the field.
• A full UK driving licence.