Research Officer

2 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Cultura Connect Full time

Our client an international company is looking to recruit a research officer who has an agricultural background. The role involves visiting farms and collecting data. Applicants must be able to use Excel spreadsheets, have a head for numbers and enjoy working with data. Full training is provided. You don't need to have any prior experience just a willingness to learn and a knowledge of British agriculture.

You need to have strong communication skills (oral and written). In addition you require very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word as well as a high level of accuracy and numeracy

**Duties**:

- To collect farm business account data and information in a range of formats (e.g. hard copy invoices, cheque books, bank statements, farm accounts packages)
- Produce a fully balanced electronic account of their business on an annual basis
- Interview farmers and gain additional information related to their business, and farming and land management activities, for example their business management practices, agri-environmental activities and water usage
- Undertake travel to and from farms and farm business offices in undertaking the range of tasks required to perform the role fully.

Experience required:

- Good general knowledge and understanding of British Agriculture and the ability to appreciate the difficulties and issues faced by farmers and growers in the UK
- Willing to learn about accounting principles
- Good knowledge of farm business management

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- agriculture: 3 years (required)

Work Location: On the road



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