Head of Field Services
Vacancy Reference: 43958 AB
* This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Company
An established seed business.
The Job Role
As the Head of Field Services, you will lead the Field Services team and oversee all aspects of field operations. This includes managing trials such as breeding, commercial, open days, third-party, and official trials. You will also be responsible for plant propagation, elite seed production, purity, and multiplication, as well as overseeing team members, machinery, and land. Your focus will be on meeting business and customer needs to ensure the delivery of high-quality accurate trials and data, and seed productions, contributing to the success of trialling and seed production activities.
Day to day your responsibilities will include managing and developing the team and facilities, setting and delivering on projects and providing technical/agronomy support.
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary Package: Starting from £60,000 basic salary upwards depending on skills and experience + Company Vehicle
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead, support, and motivate the team, promoting company values to inspire a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven culture.
2. Create a high performing team by ensuring all staff are competent and trained to meet business and customer requirements.
3. Actively contribute to departmental strategy and sustainability goals.
4. Budget and monitor costs to meet financial targets and improve efficiency.
5. Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of field trials, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality standards.
6. Identify customer needs and manage projects to fulfill requirements.
7. Plan, allocate, and manage land for trials and seed production.
8. Schedule and allocate resources for field trials and seed production operations.
9. Demonstrate technical leadership and assist with technical support.
10. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
11. Ensure compliance with company protocols and regulations.
12. Manage machinery, equipment, consumables, and facilities.
13. Keep up to date on advancements in agriculture and trial management practices.
14. Attend regular meetings to discuss workload and health and safety issues.
Candidate Skills And Experience
1. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent by experience.
2. A full driving license as some travel will be required in the UK.
3. Strong leadership and team management skills.
4. Excellent trials management skills.
5. A strong background in agricultural or horticultural trials.
6. Excellent lab management skills.
7. Excellent project management and organizational skills.
8. Good agronomy skills (BASIS or FACTS accreditation is an advantage).
9. Experience performing vegetable and/or agricultural field trials.
10. Experience writing and reviewing procedures.
11. Experience budgeting and monitoring costs.
12. Strong attention to detail.
13. Experience operating a range of agricultural equipment and machinery.
14. Able to communicate appropriately with team members and contacts.
Desirable Skills
* GLP/COSHH training
* PA1, PA6 And PA11 Qualifications
* Agricultural vehicles on the road training/qualification
* BASIS Or FACTS Qualifications
Who You Are:
* Someone who embodies and promotes company values.
* Someone who takes health and safety seriously.
* A highly motivated individual passionate about the industry.
* Someone with a flexible approach to working hours.
* Someone who shares knowledge and experience with others.
* Someone interested in continuous improvement.
* Someone open to giving and receiving constructive feedback.
* Someone who leads by example and encourages a safe work environment.
* This is a hands-on role with leadership/admin responsibilities.
How To Apply
Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to: Angel Bains - Senior Recruitment Resourcer.
We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Your job application will be managed in complete confidence.
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