About this role
<p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We are looking for a <span style="color:darkorange"><strong>Trial Manager</strong></span> for our <span style="color:darkorange"><strong>Nagele</strong></span> station to lead and coordinate agricultural field trials across The Netherlands. In this role, you will manage a team of technicians, work closely with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure trials are executed in line with protocols, quality standards, and company guidelines.</span></p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:darkorange">About the location</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The <strong><span style="color:darkorange">KWS polder station in Nagele (Flevoland)</span></strong> covers approximately 100 hectares of arable land and supports research and breeding activities for multiple crops. A technical team of around 30 employees carries out a wide range of activities throughout the year.</span></p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="color:darkorange"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Key responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage and coordinate a national network of field trials</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Plan and execute trials according to protocols and objectives</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Promote a data-driven and continuous improvement approach</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage performance, costs, and compliance</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="color:darkorange"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your profile</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Relevant agricultural experience</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Leadership skills and line management experience or potential</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with stakeholder management</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fluency in <strong>English</strong> and <strong>Dutch (mandatory)</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of agricultural field trials</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong communication, organizational, and digital skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proactive, solution-oriented, and quality-focused mindset</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="color:darkorange"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What we offer</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">40 hour working week</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary based on experience</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">25 vacation days plus additional vitality days</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">FiscFree benefits for tax-efficient purchases</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A varied role within an innovative breeding programme</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Personal and professional development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Modern field and greenhouse facilities</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="color:darkorange"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Apply now</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Would you like to contribute to sustainable agriculture at KWS? Apply with your <strong>CV</strong> via our careers portal.</span></p> <p style="margin:4.0pt 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Segoe Condensed', sans-serif"> </p>