Agronomist - Northamptonshire/East Midlands

Location: Home based within Northamptonshire/the East Midlands

Contract: Permanent

Salary: from £43,394 to £57,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you ready to use your agronomy experience to make a measurable difference across Northamptonshire and the East Midlands? This is an opportunity to combine trusted independent advice with commercial growth, helping growers succeed while shaping more sustainable farming systems.

About Niab

Niab is a leading crop science organisation working to improve how food is grown, now and in the future. We carry out research, trials, and technical services that support farmers, plant breeders, and policymakers, helping to address global challenges such as food security, sustainability, and climate change.

About the Role

As an Agronomist, you will provide expert, independent advice across the designated region, supporting growers with crop management, nutrition, plant protection, and sustainable farming practices. This will primarily be through on-farm agronomy consultancy, maintaining and growing your client base and individual income.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across Niab to deliver high-quality communications, outreach and events, contributing to the success and growth of our membership services.

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About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in field based agronomy with a strong understanding of UK farming systems
• Communicate clearly and confidently, building strong relationships with growers and colleagues
• Enjoy problem solving and translating scientific insight into practical on farm impact
• Are commercially aware and motivated to grow your consultancy portfolio
• Value collaboration and work effectively across teams to deliver events, communications and knowledge exchange
• Hold (or are willing to work towards) BASIS and FACTS qualifications

About the Application Process

Apply by clicking the Apply Now button above, please read the Job Description, which provide full details about the role, application process and what to expect.

• This is a UK-based role. You will be required to demonstrate your right to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process. Where the role meets the relevant criteria, we are able to consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Any offer of sponsorship will be subject to the role meeting the skill and salary thresholds and to the individual meeting the Home Office eligibility criteria.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010.
• Niab reserves the right to withdraw or close this vacancy at any time