Farm Research Officer

We are looking for a new Farm Research Officer to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a remote role but being based around Oxford across to Bristol is preferred due to client need.

You will need to have strong communication skills (oral and written), a head for numbers and enjoy working with data.

You will also have a detailed knowledge of British agriculture, and the ability to appreciate the difficulties and issues faced by farmers and growers in the UK.

• 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 the farm businesses on an annual basis
• Interview farmers and gain additional information related to their business, 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 the range of tasks required to perform the role fully
• Responsibility for senior duties such as mentoring of new staff, supporting manager with organization of the sample, farm recruitment and creation of sector report for your region, dependent on skillset.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of programs including Excel and Word
• Good general knowledge and understanding of British Agriculture
• Good knowledge of farm business management
• Possess a full and valid driving license

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