Commercial Research Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Albrighton Shropshire, United Kingdom AgRecruit Full time

David Austin Roses is a renowned horticultural company dedicated to breeding and cultivating exquisite English Roses. With a rich heritage spanning over half a century, we pride ourselves on producing roses of unparalleled beauty, fragrance and charm. Our commitment to excellence and passion for roses has made us a global leader in the horticultural industry.

As a family owned and run business, embracing its third generation, we are hugely fortunate to work with the talented people who make up our extended family. This role would suit someone with experience in plant breeding and managing plant research departments.


To be responsible for the breeding and testing of new rose varieties, achieving the highest standards of rose health, beauty and fragrance across the full range of David Austin Roses (DAR), including our shrubs, climbers, ramblers and cut rose varieties. Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, you will first seek to understand and then research and develop our breeding programmes, bringing scientific rigour, methodology and data management to the art of rose breeding.


As Head of Breeding and Research you will be responsible for the following:

The objective is to improve the quantity of DAR shrubs climbers, ramblers and cut flowers to increase the collection of varieties.
The process covers bench selection (a process that starts every year with selection from 60,000 seedlings) then through the three stages of field trials, to the final commercial selection 10 years later.
Manage several trials ranging from the impact of different pruning regimes to the true effectiveness of existing commercially available sprays, on the performance of roses. All have the aim of understanding our roses better and to help the consumer to grow more successfully.
Genetics
~ You will be responsible for researching the potential benefits of improving breeding utilising genetic techniques and its implementation, if deemed necessary. We have carried out very little research into this area and are looking to understand if there is something to gained from this.


Passion and enthusiasm, commitment and a strong interest in roses, plants or plant science
Educated to at least Honours Degree level in a relevant subject such as plant science/ research or genetics, also, ideally a relevant post-graduate qualification.
A commercial awareness, and interested in the garden rose business
The ability and stamina to undertake research and long-term projects
Creative, innovative, and resourceful
A flexible approach
Computer literacy and technical skills
A driving licence may also be required.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a successful family business that operates at the top of their field with a world-renowned reputation, a huge customer fan base across the world with the resources to invest in building an even greater company. The role is endlessly fascinating and varied and requires a long-term commitment.

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