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Research & Development Farm Manager
Driscoll's
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
Location
Maidstone
Posted
June 23, 2026
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The Research & Development Test Plot Farm Manager is a people-first leader responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing, technically skilled research farm team. This role drives excellence by aligning team capabilities, priorities, and execution with Driscollโs innovation strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of experimental farming and research trials.Partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the Manager establishes a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence, enabling teams to consistently generate high-quality data, implement best-in-class agronomic practices, and deliver strong outcomes for breeding and applied research programs.
This leader plays a critical role in talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building, ensuring the research farm teams are equipped to scale and support the enterpriseโs long-term inn...