About

• Role Overview
• Join our team as an FBS Hub Team Leader, supporting the delivery of one of the most important agricultural insight programmes in the country — the Farm Business Survey (FBS). Working with around 1,500 farms across England, the FBS provides critical data that directly shapes agricultural and environmental policy.
• In this role, you’ll coordinate and support the central functions of the FBS Hub, ensuring smooth operations, high‑quality data, and effective collaboration across our research and field teams. You’ll play a key part in managing national survey activities, data quality processes, and the annual recruitment of new farm participants.
• If you’re highly organised, analytical, and motivated by work that contributes to the future of UK farming, this is a fantastic opportunity.
• You Will
• Coordinate the Hub team responsible for managing core FBS central functions, including sample management, reporting, and updates to the Fieldbook and processing tools.
• Ensure all Defra requests for information, data corrections, and quality checks are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead and deliver the annual FBS Farm Recruitment project, securing new participants in line with survey requirements.
• Work closely with Research Officers to collect, analyse, process, and approve farm business data in collaboration with participating farmers and growers. This may include on‑farm visits.
• Prepare and deliver feedback and benchmarking reports for participating farmers and growers.
• Take full responsibility for safeguarding, managing, and returning all sensitive business records loaned by participants (e.g., invoices, bank statements, sales notes).
• Support the efficient operation of all central FBS functions that underpin the wider project delivery and annual database updates to Defra.
• Requirements
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience (minimum two years in a relevant field).
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory, production floor, or similar analytical environments.
• 1+ year of training or mentoring experience.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF.
• Understanding of relevant EU standards or certifications.
• Business Overview
• Promar International is part of Genus plc, an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. Promar is a leading provider of consultancy services to farmers, food companies, and retailers. We create and analyse a vast array of industry data to keep us at the forefront of trends and provide reliable evidence to back our advice.
• Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.
• Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.
• Our Values
• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving
• DEI
• Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.
• Benefits Overview
• A flexible hybrid role blending time on farms as well as in office and WFH
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension scheme
• Comprehensive training, learning & development program for all employees
• Employee NHS Cash Top Up health insurance scheme
• Employee assistance and mental health support programs
• Life cover
• Equal Employment Opportunities
• Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Recruitment Fraud Warning
• Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.