Trial and Validation Lead - Crop

Are you an experienced crop trials professional looking for a role with real sector impact? A government-funded public private organisation is looking for a commercially minded Trials and Validation Lead to take ownership of crop testing activity within its Test, Trial and Demonstration function. The organisation works closely with innovative businesses, growers and research partners to help new technologies move from concept into commercial agriculture. This is a practical leadership role with real impact in the sector. You will plan and oversee crop trials from design through to delivery. Each trial must be specifically designed to specifically test the product or practise in question. You will ensure data is robust, commercially relevant and useful to growers and agri-tech businesses alike. The organisation is built around strong values including integrity, accountability, innovation, collaboration and real-world impact. The Role This role sits between innovation and adoption. Good ideas only matter if they work in the field. This requires good evidence of success which is produced by accurate trials, consistent protocols, reliable data and practical outcomes. You will lead crop trials across a range of farming systems and environments. This will include work around: Soil nutrition and soil health Precision farming technology Biological products and crop inputs Sustainable growing systems Water management Crop resilience and yield improvement The focus is trial quality, ..... full job details .....