Commercial Agronomist

If you have the drive to challenge and strengthen your technical agronomy credentials, we're keen to talk to you.
They seek an aspirational Salad Agronomist with a strong technical skillset to optimise yields and quality together with the potential to lead commercial operations.
Whether you've recently completed your BASIS, are in the process of doing so or you have a degree in a related field, this is an opportunity to expand your horizons personally and professionally.
The client is a fully accredited SSE employer in partnership with New Zealand Immigration.
Responsibility for all crop production/operations
Making sound agronomy decisions (from a technical and commercial standpoint)
Contributing to industry discussion around key issues/policy on a national level (through professional bodies, steer groups, biosecurity committees etc)
Degree in a related field (e.g. crop science, farm business management etc)
Experience of growing fresh produce or leading trials in a commercial environment
Strong technical agronomy skillset is essential
Excellent salary package (unrivalled in real terms for similar roles in the UK)
Relocation package
Assistance in securing rental accommodation
Supportive, inclusive and friendly atmosphere with regular social events
For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office or e-mail your CV and covering letter to
De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.