Research Officer

We are looking for a new Farm Research Officer to join the Midlands team on a full-time, permanent basis. You can be based anywhere in the region but the ability to reach the Nottinghamshire office is important You will have strong communication skills (oral and written), a head for numbers and enjoy working with data. The strong applicant will 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.You Will

• 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.
  
  Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of programs including Excel and Word
• Good general knowledge and understanding of British Agriculture
• Good knowledge of farm business management
• Possess a full and valid driving license
  
  Promar International is part of the Genus PLC group of companies and is a leading provider of consulting services to farmers, agricultural businesses and food supply chains. We specialise in providing expert advice across farm, sustainability and financial consulting.
We are proud to hold the Investors in People Silver Award. 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. Our Values
• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving
  
  A flexible hybrid role working day to day on farm
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension scheme
• Income based incentive bonus scheme
• Comprehensive training, learning & development program for all employees
• Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme
• Employee assistance and mental health support programs
• Life cover