Farm Research Officer – Reading area

Role Overview

We are looking for a Farm Research Officer to join the Midlands team (office in Reading) on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal location for this role will be within commuting distance from the Reading office. 

Your role as a Farm Research Officer involves visiting farms and collecting data. A strong applicant will have strong communication skills (oral and written), a head for numbers and enjoy working with data.

You will ideally 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. The salary for this role is between £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• You must have a full valid driving license

Business Overview

Promar International is part of the Genus ABS group and is a leading provider of consulting services to farmers, food companies and retailers and have done for the past 60years. We cover a number of areas including Farm Consultancy, Sustainability and Agstute Finance Management. 

Real-world data brings real-world solutions – The Farm Business Survey (FBS) is a fully anonymised national study on the financial position and performance of farmers and growers in England 

We are proud to hold the Investors in People Silver Award. Investors In People (IIP) is based on 3 key areas, Plan, Do and Review. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified. All Promar processes are done in accordance with ISO 9001 standards as well as other relevant quality standards. 

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 help nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

Genus offers competitive benefits including

• Full training given as part of the induction process 
• Fully expensed mileage
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension 
• Health Cash back scheme 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee share plan 
• Hybrid working with a blend of on farm, office and home work
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable) 
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages) 

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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