Velcourt

Senior Field Trials Officer Velcourt is seeking a motivated Trials Officer to join it's Trials Department as a result of a growth in trials activity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of agricultural research projects and field trials, working at the forefront of crop science and innovation. Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire but flexible depending upon experience. The Role Reporting to the Trials Manager, you will play a key role in delivering in-field trial operations, including: • Securing trial sites and preparing experimental areas. • Applying inputs and monitoring experiments through detailed assessments. • Recording and managing trial data (ARM), analysing results, and producing reports. • Contributing to protocol design and presenting findings to the Velcourt Farm Management team. What we're looking for We are seeking someone with a practical understanding of crop production and experience in crop trials. Ideally, you will bring: • At least three year's experience in agricultural field trials, with specific experience in herbicide, fungicide and nutrition work • PA1 and PA6 qualifications (essential). • Knowledge of arable crop production; hands-on farming experience is an advantage. • Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and ARM software. • Excellent communication and report-writing ability. • A proactive approach, able to work independently and as part of a team. • A full UK driving licence. At Velcourt, you will be part of a team dedicated to advancing sustainable and profitable farming. We offer: • A competitive salary, dependent on experience. • Company vehicle. • The chance to develop your skills in trial design, data analysis, and technical communication. • The opportunity to make a real impact on farming practice across the UK. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter to Sam Maycock (Trials Manager) All applications will be treated in strict confidence. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Velcourt team as farm manager on this exceptional 2,400 hectare arable farm, growing a range of combinable crops, sugar beet, vining peas, forage maize and environmental crops. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the farm business including developing and implementing operational plans, all aspects of crop production and agronomy, financial management including budgets and forecasts, reporting to and liaising with the farm owners, and integration with the wider estate activities. Full support from the wider Velcourt management team will be given. Essential requirements: Excellent team leadership and people management skills Strong experience of managing a large scale unit Budget management and familiar with excel budgets/accounts/Omnia software A track record of consistently high achievement and attention to detail BASIS and FACTS qualified (preferred) Full driving licence You will need to demonstrate a high degree of commercial awareness and an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities that present themselves to a farming business such as this. You will be expected to contribute to the short-term and long-term strategic plan of the business and ensure that these are delivered. You will be responsible for developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders and mentoring the farm team. As a manager within Velcourt, you will receive on-going personal development, training and support as necessary. A competitive salary and benefits package is provided, and a house is available if required. Applications and CVs should be sent in strict confidence to . For further information about the position, please contact Ian Smith, Farms Director, on . You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.