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Velcourt is seeking a Trials Officer to join their R&D Department to work on research projects and agricultural field trials relating to all aspects of crop research.
Reporting to the Trials Manager your main responsibility will be in-field trial operations which includes: securing field trials sites, preparing and applying inputs in the field, monitoring the effects of experiments through detailed assessments, inputting data into ARM, analysis of the results and report writing.
There is also an opportunity to become involved in protocol design and results dissemination to the Velcourt Technical team.

Requirements:
•    One year’s work experience in field trials work.
•    Graduate/HND in Agriculture/Plant Science/Biology or similar.
•    Farming and arable crop growing experience/knowledge is helpful.
•    Ability to work to stringent technical and quality guidelines.
•    BASIS qualification would be helpful but not compulsory. 
•    Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
•    Strong written and communication skills are essential.
•    Computer literate (Excel and other MSOffice software) as well as trials specific software e.g. ARM.
•    PA1 and PA6 qualifications are necessary.
•    Full driving licence essential.

Location: The office is located near Stamford, Lincolnshire and travel is expected to all trial sites around the country.
A competitive salary (depending on experience) and vehicle is offered.
Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence. Any details you provide will be securely retained and will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.

Applications and CVs in strict confidence to Sam Maycock smaycock@velcourt.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity coming up in 2021 for a Dairy and Livestock Advisor to join our expanding professional advisory team. Due to growing demand for our independent dairy farm management and advice services we are looking to bolster the existing team with a role to help manage and grow a diverse portfolio of dairy farming clients. 

The successful candidate should be suitably qualified, have a professional background in dairy farming and possess the necessary experience or subject specialisms in nutrition, cow health and fertility, business management and strategic planning to help our client farms fulfil their technical and financial potential.

The position would suit both existing advisors or those from farming or management backgrounds looking to progress within the dairy industry.

In return we offer a career with progression in an independent company  where advice is directly linked to operational practice as well as a  competitive remuneration package, including a performance linked bonus, and flexibility around working hours and location.

Applications and CVs in strict confidence to rtaylor@velcourt.co.uk