Regional Manager Farm Business Survey

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity in our company, Promar International. We are looking for a Farm Business Survey (FBS) Regional Manager to supervise and organise staff and contractors delivering the FBS farms survey in the Midlands region, with some crossover between regions. The position is hybrid, with an expectation to come into the Stapeley office on occasion and to meet with staff in the Midlands office in Castle Donington. The FBS Regional Manager will act as a conduit with the Project Team to ensure project deliverables are on target at each milestone and that progress is being reported centrally. They are also responsible for client care in terms of complaints or requests from farmer participators for their region. The successful candidate will have a broad and current understanding of agriculture, horticulture, and the rural community with a sound understanding of accounting principles.

• Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinate work activities with other supervisors
• Make decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receive guidance and oversight from manager
• Supervise the daily activities of your regional FBS team of Research Officers
• Have formal supervisory responsibilities; set priorities for and coach employees to meet daily deadlines
• Understand and apply procedures and concepts within own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines
• Use judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Use tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Agricultural related qualification or significant experience
• Experience with accounting
• Experience with MS Excel spreadsheets
• Experience managing a team composed of hybrid/remote workers
• Driving license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with detailed figures and working to targets with a high level of accuracy
• Solid foundation in MS Excel and the ability/motivation to develop this to an advanced level of proficiency
• Ability to work as a trusted partner to FBS participants who are sharing highly sensitive data

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 help nourish the world.

Genus offers competitive benefits plans including a pension provided through NFU, health cash plan, private medical insurance (subject to eligibility criteria), cycle to work, technology vouchers, and many discounted retail options in our discount store.  We also offer competitive maternity/paternity leave and a company stock purchase plan.  We are constantly evaluating and evolving our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.

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.

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