Farm Research Officer

We are looking for a new Farm Research Officer to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a remote role but being based around Oxford across to Bristol is preferred due to client need. You will need to have strong communication skills (oral and written), a head for numbers and enjoy working with data. You will also have a detailed knowledge of British agriculture, and the ability to appreciate the difficulties and issues faced by farmers and growers in the UK.

You Will

• Collect farm business account data and information in a range of formats (e.g. hard copy invoices, cheque books, bank statements, farm accounts packages).
• Produce a fully balanced electronic account of the farm businesses on an annual basis.
• Interview farmers and gain additional information related to their business, farming and land management activities (for example, their business management practices, agri-environmental activities, and water usage).
• Undertake travel to and from farms and farm business offices in the range of tasks required to perform the role fully.
• Responsibility for senior duties such as mentoring of new staff, supporting manager with organisation of the sample, farm recruitment and creation of sector report for your region, dependent on skillset.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of programs including Excel and Word.
• Good general knowledge and understanding of British Agriculture.
• Good knowledge of farm business management.
• Possess a full and valid driving license.

Benefits Overview

• A flexible hybrid role blending time on farms as well as in office and WFH.
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays.
• NFU 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.