Crop Category Technologist

Do you get a buzz from seeing a crop go from trial plot to commercial success?
Are you equally happy in the field, analysing data, talking varieties with breeders, and discussing market needs with customers?

I'm recruiting a Crop Category Technologist for a well-established, international seed business that's entering an exciting new phase. Traditionally strong and highly respected, the business is now reshaping how it works - bringing R&D and commercial thinking together.

The Big Picture

You'll work closely with a Crop Category Manager, taking ownership of the trials, development and technical side of a defined crop group. While the CCM sets the strategy, you'll make it happen - running trials, evaluating varieties, feeding insight back to breeders, and supporting key customers with real technical credibility.

It's a national role, with strong links into Europe, and plenty of scope to shape how your crop category evolves.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and running a full UK trials programme for your crop categoryTurning trial results into clear recommendations on what should move forward - and what shouldn'tSupporting commercial conversations with customers by bringing solid, evidence-based insightKeeping on top of market trends, competitor varieties and evolving grower requirementsHelping create technical content for open days, demos and promotional activity

This is very much a hybrid role of scientific, practical and commercial responsibilities, ideal for someone who likes seeing the bigger picture, not just one piece of it.

Crops You Could Be Working With

Depending on experience and location, this could include:

Brassicas (cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage)Roots (onions, carrots, radishes)Plus some smaller or emerging crop segments as the structure evolves

Who This Will Suit

I'm looking for someone who:

Has several years' experience in research and development within fresh produceUnderstands how varieties are developed, evaluated and commercialisedCan work independently, organise themselves, and keep multiple trials moving at onceEnjoys interacting with customers and stakeholders - not just being behind the scenesIs comfortable with IT systems, digital trial tools and CRM platformsIs happy to travel regularly in the UK and occasionally internationally

What's On Offer

Competitive salaryCompany car (personal use available, tax applicable)Pension schemePrivate healthcareContribution towards home broadband and phone costs to support remote working

If you like autonomy, responsibility, and being trusted to own your area - this one's worth a conversation.

Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.