Red Tractor Crops

Do you have a love of all things farming, our great British agriculture industry and the quality of the food it produces?

NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. Our Agriculture team audits against a number of plant and animal-based assurance schemes. We audit and certify that farms meet scheme owner standards.

We are looking for a Red Tractor Crops & Produce Assessor to join our team of contractors in Cornwall or Devon.

Principal Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct on-farm assessments
• Summarize and evaluate audit findings, and submit reports in a timely manner
• Communicate findings and results of audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned audits within a determined timeframe
• Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members, including audit delivery and client teams

The candidate we are looking for must have the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in an Agricultural related subject

OR

• On farm experience (3 years), some management experience within the UK will be beneficial

AND

• The ability to communicate with and engage with both the farming community and colleagues in a confident and patient manner
• Enthusiastic and energetic, with a keen eye for detail and a passion to improve standards
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage own time and meet strict deadlines
• General IT skills
• Respect for individual and Company confidentiality rights
• Demonstrate a flexible approach
• Valid driver’s license

What NSF can offer you:

If you have a passion for UK agriculture, working outdoors, and planning your own workload on a daily basis, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will be a part of a global company and will be joining a great team of hardworking individuals. You’ll be given opportunity to impart your knowledge on them as one of our experts. Our Agriculture department audits and certifies around 35,000 farms each year against a number of scheme owner standards.

Our mission at NSF is to Protect and Improve Human and Planet Health. We pride ourselves on our integrity and customer service. We’re growing fast, and that’s where you come in