Head of Crop Nutrition Agronomy

About the Unit

Yara have an Exciting Opportunity for you: Join Yara UK to lead our Agronomy Team!

Are you passionate about agriculture and sustainability and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Do you have great leadership qualities and agronomic expertise? Yara UK wants you to join our team as the Head of Crop Nutrition Agronomy to work with Commercial and Marketing teams to deliver our Nature Positive Food Future ambition.

Why join Yara?

At Yara, we are not just about selling products; we are about empowering farmers to grow healthier crops sustainably. Joining our team means being part of a leading provider of agricultural solutions committed to driving innovation and supporting farmers in optimizing their yields while protecting the environment.

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly crop nutrition and zero-emission energy solutions. Yara creates value for our customers, shareholders, and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.

Reporting to the VP UK & Ireland, the Head of Crop Nutrition Agronomy will lead the agronomy team work as part of the Food Futures Leadership Team to deliver on our strategy.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

Set the Strategy: Lead and own the Crop Nutrition Agronomy strategy for Yara UK& Ireland in close collaboration with internal stakeholders. Setting the direction to ensure both short and long term targets are achieved.
Crop Nutrition: Be the Senior crop nutrition expert leading the agronomy team to provide support and advice to external and internal stakeholders, as well as collaborating closely with commercial & Marketing teams to align on key messaging and content to be developed.
Sustainability: Work closely with expert teams to address key market trends related to sustainability and Regenerative agriculture, actively supporting our commercial partnership developments in this area.
Industry Influencer: Attend Industry/government events or academic conferences to convey key messages to relevant stakeholders and ensure external trends and developments that may impact the business are being actively followed.
Innovation: Overall responsibility to define and drive the crop nutrition trial, innovation and R&D requirements to support the commercial needs as well as new business development.
Marketing: Lead the collaboration with the Marketing team to establish the commercial go-to-market plan as well as for targeted events and digital channels to reach and engage with our farmers and customers.
Develop Products: Ensure agronomic input is integrated into new product portfolio and digital solution developments to meet the market needs.

Profile

Degree level in Agriculture
Experienced within a senior agronomy or technical role
FACTS & BASIS qualified
Clear understanding of agricultural regulatory landscape
Deep understanding of UK & Ireland farming practices
Good communication skills, Leadership qualities, collaborative, creative thinking
Experienced in leading teams or mentoring and developing people
Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about making a difference in agriculture
Hold a valid UK driving licence

Additional Information

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in DE&I ambassador networks. We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Why you will love working at Yara:

Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new opportunities to innovate and problem-solve in a dynamic industry where no two days are the same.
Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and supportive team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on agriculture.
Continuous Learning: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge and stay ahead of industry trends.
Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including company car, private health insurance and pension scheme.
Work-Life Balance: We believe in work-life balance and offer flexibility to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Contact details

helen.coxon@yara.com

Senior HR Advisor

Apply no later than

9th May 2024

How to Apply:

If you want to contribute to the success fo our Crop Nutrition Strategy to make a meaningful impact in the agriculture industry then apply now.

Click to Apply Now to submit your CV and cover letter highlighting why you believe you are a good fit for this role.