Gronomist - South of England Mileage​/Electric Company Car

Agronomist

South of England - £40,000 - £50,000 + Mileage Allowance / Electric Company Car +Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agronomist to join a well-established independent agronomy business supporting professional growers across Dorset and Hampshire.

Working across combinable and vegetable crops, you'll provide technically robust and independent agronomy advice, helping farmers make informed decisions around crop production, nutrition, soil management and crop protection.

• Providing agronomy support to a portfolio of existing and new clients
• Carrying out crop inspections and providing practical, technically sound recommendations
• Developing nutrient plans and advising on fertiliser and crop nutrition
• Advising growers on seed varieties and crop establishment
• Providing guidance on weed, pest and disease control and appropriate crop protection products
• Supporting soil management, soil protection and precision farming practices
• Using GPS soil mapping and other precision farming technology where appropriate
• Helping growers improve yields, reduce costs and maximise crop performance
• Building strong, long-term relationships with farmers and understanding their individual farming systems
• Working closely with the wider agronomy team and keeping up to date with industry developments and trials data

An established independent agronomy business providing specialist advice to professional growers across the South of England. Established in 1985, the business operates a unique model in which its clients are shareholders and the organisation is overseen by a board of farmer-directors.

The company has a strong technical focus, drawing on independent AICC trials data alongside its own locally generated trials. With a genuinely people-focused culture and strong family values, the business is committed to supporting the professional development of its team.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related subject
• Proven experience providing agronomy advice to commercial growers
• Experience across combinable and/or vegetable crops
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications would be advantageous; candidates with BASIS who are looking to obtain FACTS will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of crop production, nutrition, soil management and crop protection
• Confident communicating with farmers and building strong professional relationships
• Previous experience in an advisory, sales, nutrition or crop production role would be advantageous
• Good attention to detail with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
• Genuine interest in agriculture, crops and improving farm performance
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000+ DOE, with higher salaries available for highly experienced candidates
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Mileage allowance or electric company car
• Company pension
• Healthcare options
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support towards BASIS and FACTS qualifications where required
• Long term career development opportunities

Candidate Requirements:
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.