Farm Business Survey Manager South in West Bromwich

Genus is seeking a passionate and highly organized Technical Services Supervisor / FBS Centre Manager to lead a team of Research Officers delivering the nationally important Farm Business Survey (FBS). If you’re motivated by people leadership, agriculture, data quality, and supporting the future of UK farming, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.

The FBS Centre Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of high‐quality farm business data across the region. You’ll lead and support a team of Research Officers responsible for collecting, analysing and processing financial and physical farm data used to inform key UK and European agricultural policy. You’ll also work directly with participating farmers and growers, maintaining strong relationships to ensure the survey continues to deliver accurate and meaningful insights. This is a hands‐on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys fieldwork, data accuracy, problem solving, and developing people.

You Will

• Leadership & Team Management (30%)
  • Lead and develop a regional team of Research Officers
  • Hold regular 1:1s and performance appraisals
  • Manage workloads, budgets, and training plans
• Coaching & Quality Support (10%)
  • Complete joint field visits to provide coaching
  • Offer technical and practical guidance to improve efficiency and data quality
• Farm Business Data Collection (25%)
  • Work alongside your team to gather, analyse and validate farm business data
  • Visit participating farmers and maintain strong professional relationships
• Data Returns & Reporting (15%)
  • Complete detailed submissions to DEFRA
  • Ensure accuracy of all inputs, outputs, and annual management accounts
• Farmer Feedback (10%)
  • Produce benchmarking and performance reports for participants
• Participant Recruitment (5%)
  • Collaborate with the FBS Farm Recruitment Manager to onboard new farms each year
• Data Security (5%)
  • Maintain safe custody and return of sensitive participant records

Requirements

• Strong, people‐focused leadership experience
• Broad and current knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, and rural communities
• High numeracy skills and experience working with detailed financial data
• Advanced MS Excel capability
• Sound understanding of accounting principles (Xero experience beneficial)
• Excellent relationship‐building and communication skills
• Passionate about developing and supporting others

Education & Requirements

• Agricultural qualification or significant industry experience
• Valid driving licence
• Self‐motivated, organised, and able to work flexibly
• Comfortable travelling within the region

Promar International is part of Genus plc, an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. Promar is a leading provider of consultancy services to farmers, food companies, and retailers. We create and analyse a vast array of industry data to keep us at the forefront of trends and provide reliable evidence to back our advice.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Benefits Overview

• A flexible hybrid role blending time on farms as well as in office and WFH
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Cushion Pension scheme
• Comprehensive training, learning & development program for all employees
• Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme
• Employee assistance and mental health support programs
• Life cover

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‐discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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