AGRONOMIST

Due to ongoing business development, Scottish Agronomy is seeking an additional Agronomist to join our team on a permanent basis.  The role can be adapted to reflect the experience of the individual.  They could be an established adviser with a track-record of on-farm service.  We are seeking candidates who have an aptitude for arable agronomy and agri-environmental management, a positive attitude, an inquisitive nature, a willingness to learn and enjoy contributing as part of a team.  This role can be modified depending on candidate experience. 

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Scottish Agronomy is a farmer-owned co-operative and the leading organisation in Scotland devoted to the provision of independent, unbiased advice and consultancy services to arable farmers and allied businesses across all aspects of combinable crop and potato production.

Scottish Agronomy service arable farms across Scotland and have the largest field trials portfolio in the country, which forms the foundation of our evidenced based and impartial decision making.

KEY OBJECTIVE

The key objective of the Agronomist role is to deliver independent advice and both develop and expand our network of farmer members and associate businesses.

THE ROLE

The role offers a mix of advisory and consultancy work. The successful candidate will join a team that can expect to be involved in a range of activities spanning; soil management; crop and variety selection; integrated crop management; environmental stewardship; research and innovation; change management plans around new agricultural legislation. The postholder will engage with and positively influence a wide cross section of Members and Stakeholders in the arable sector.

The postholder will maximise new business development opportunities, while keeping up to date with industry trends.

An element of the role is likely to involve succession planning within the business.

WHAT SCOTTISH AGRONOMY CAN OFFER YOU:

• Independent Agronomy without product sales. Our priority is to provide benefit for our members.
• A supportive environment, where you build lasting relationships to support your journey.
• Mentorship with industry leading Agronomists.
• An exciting future including all required training and continuous professional development.
• A robust remuneration package to include salary, company vehicle and a comprehensive benefits programme.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will be a positive, motivated and courteous individual, who is capable and confident in building and maintaining relationships with both colleagues and members.  They will be passionate about Scottish agriculture and be looking for a career where they can contribute to its success.

APPLICANTS SHOULD:

• Have a passion and understanding for Scottish agriculture, developed either through academic study or previous work experience.
• Be educated to HND or above in a related discipline, or with equivalent industry experience. 
• Have a personable approach, confident in building new professional relationships.
• Be proactive and have a high level of motivation with the ability to organise their own time.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a busy team;
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills and be able to communicate with farmers, allied trades and colleagues;
• Have experience of the agricultural industry and wide-ranging services
• BASIS, FACTS AND FBAASS are desirable, although full training will be provided as required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

This role can be adapted depending on candidate experience and the location is flexible within Scotland.  We will consider applications from those wanting to start their career.  Remuneration packages will reflect experience.

Benefits:  Enhanced Pension, Death in Service, Private Medical, Life Assurance & Vehicle

Contract Type: Full, Permanent, Average Hours 42 per week

Starting Date: January 2025

Reporting To: Senior Agronomist

Scottish Agronomy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV with covering letter FAO Adam Christie

All expression of interest will be treated in the strictest confidence.

CLOSING DATE: End of 29/11/24.