TAKE YOUR AGRICULTURAL CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Location: Callow, Hereford, HR2 8DA
Closing date: 23 February 2025 with interviews being held at our offices in Callow, Hereford on 6 March 2025
Salary: from £31,148 per annum depending on qualifications and experience with paid overtime during peak season.
Contract: Permanent.
Working hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday.
Are you passionate about agriculture and ready for a leadership role? As a Regional Trials Centre Manager at Niab, you’ll be at the forefront of field crop trials, managing research that shapes the future of farming.
From planning and executing trials to leading a team and overseeing day-to-day operations, this is a dynamic role that offers both hands-on fieldwork and strategic management. You’ll work with key stakeholders, cutting-edge technology, and a range of crops, including cereals, oilseed rape, pulses, and forage crops.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

✔ Leading field trials and demonstration plots across various crops.
✔ Planning and executing trials, from seed preparation to harvest.
✔ Managing budgets, staff, and resources at the centre.
✔ Building strong relationships with farmers, industry partners, and customers.
✔ Ensuring data collection and trial results are delivered to the highest standards.
✔ Collaborating with NIAB’s national trials programme.

IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?

This is an exciting opportunity for those with experience in agriculture, arable production, or research trials who are looking for career progression in a leadership role. You might be:

• An experienced field trials specialist ready to take on management responsibilities.
• A farm manager or agronomist looking to step into research and innovation.
• A hands-on agricultural professional with skills in drilling, spraying, and harvesting.