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About Elsoms Seeds Ltd.

Elsoms is the UK's leading independent seed specialist and plant breeder. We breed, supply and treat high-quality vegetable and agricultural seed throughout the UK, using the latest in plant breeding research and seed technology. Established in 1844, Elsoms has remained an independent family-owned business throughout its history, now with around 100 employees.

The Elsoms R&D department invests in its own plant breeding programmes. Our goal is to develop new and improved varieties of arable and vegetable crops, playing our part in the global challenge of sustainable food production and food security.

What will you be doing?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Field Trials Officer to join our Field Services team within the R&D department at Elsoms Seeds Ltd.

This role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of agricultural field trials across a range of crop species. You will plan and manage trial activities from establishment through to harvest, ensuring trials are conducted safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with breeders, agronomists and commercial teams, you will play a key role in generating the high-quality data needed to support variety development and product advancement.

The role offers a diverse combination of planning, coordination, agronomy, data collection and operational management, with opportunities to contribute to the adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement across our trial programmes. Please see the job description for further information on the role.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is passionate about agriculture, crop production and trialling, and who enjoys working at the interface between practical field operations and research. You will be highly organised, proactive and capable of coordinating multiple activities throughout the growing season.

Essential skills

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within field trials, crop production, agronomy or a related field-based environment.
• Good understanding of crop husbandry and agronomic practices.
• Experience planning and coordinating operational activities and workloads.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience recording and managing data accurately.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable skills

• Experience managing or supervising operational staff.
• PA1 and PA2 pesticide application certificates.
• Tractor and agricultural machinery operation experience.
• Experience using field trial software, GIS or digital data collection systems.
• Understanding of agricultural research, plant breeding or variety testing programmes.
• BASIS or related agronomy qualifications.

Additional information

Job location: Spalding, UK

Working pattern: Full-time position (37.5 hrs per week), Monday to Friday, permanent (subject to a probation period).

Application instructions

If you meet the above criteria, we would be happy to hear from you. Please visit https://elsoms.com/careers/ for information or send a CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying to the role to HR@elsoms.com. Informal enquiries can be made to Richard.Tudor@elsoms.com.

Due to visa requirements, we can only accept applications from individuals with long-term eligibility to work in the UK already granted.

Elsoms actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person