Field Trials Officer

Job Description

SGS is looking for an Agricultural Trials Officer to join our growing field trials team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead research projects that support the development of new crop protection products, biostimulants, fertilisers, and innovative agricultural technologies.

Working across a variety of crops and environments, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality field trials, collaborating with clients, growers, and research teams to generate reliable data that helps bring new products to market.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Agricultural Trials Officer, you'll take ownership of field studies from planning through to reporting, ensuring trials are conducted to the highest scientific and regulatory standards.

Your responsibilities as a Agricultural Trials Officer will include:

• Managing agricultural field trials across multiple locations.
• Acting as Principal Investigator for research studies.
• Planning, setting up, monitoring, assessing, and harvesting trial plots.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting trial data.
• Producing technical reports and communicating results to clients.
• Building strong relationships with growers, customers, and study sponsors.
• Leading and supporting seasonal staff and field technicians.
• Ensuring compliance with GLP and GEP standards.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Travelling to field sites throughout the growing season.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with a strong agricultural background who enjoys combining practical fieldwork with scientific research.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing agricultural or crop research trials.
• Knowledge of GLP and/or GEP requirements.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience working with clients or external stakeholders.
• PA1 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Degree qualification in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, or a related subject preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (BUPA) 
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

• Job title: Field Trials officer 
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Warwickshire (Office and field based) 
• Salary: From £30,000, including a company vehicle
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Industry: Natural Resources (Agriculture)