Job Title:
Agronomist
Location:
Odemira, Portugal
Reports to:
Head of Agronomy
The Summer Berry Company combines decades of experience, innovation, and passion to produce exceptional berries for the UK's leading supermarkets. With farms in the UK and Portugal, we're proud to grow not only top-quality fruit but also great careers.
We're looking for a
Agronomist
to join our team in Odemira, Portugal — a key role responsible for driving crop performance, ensuring high standards of quality and sustainability, and supporting the continued growth and success of our agricultural operations.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Analysis
* Conduct systematic monitoring of pests and diseases, maintaining structured records, performing risk assessments, and defining intervention thresholds.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
* Develop and implement comprehensive
IPM
plans covering biological, cultural, and chemical control strategies.
Application Coordination
* Manage and coordinate the team responsible for pesticide applications, ensuring best practices, safety, and operational efficiency;
* Record, verify, and validate all application data, ensuring full traceability and compliance with legal and internal standards.
Quality and Certification
* Ensure that production processes meet all quality, food safety, and certification requirements (Global G.A.P., GRASP, HACCP), including regular internal auditing.
Functional Biodiversity
* Oversee biodiversity initiatives, including:
* Management of permanent or seasonal cover crops;
* Maintenance and evaluation of ecological buffer zones;
* Introduction of beneficial companion plants and refuge strategies for supportive fauna.
Health and Safety
* Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and promote a proactive, prevention-focused culture within the team.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
* Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and propose improvements, innovative solutions, and new agronomic approaches aligned with sustainability, efficiency, and business objectives.
What We're Looking For
You'll need:
* Degree or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or similar;
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in soft fruit cultivation or production;
* Familiarity with certification standards and good agricultural practices;
* Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written);
* Strong digital competencies;
* Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills;
* Strategic mindset with a clear orientation towards results;
* Ability to make data-driven decisions;
* Effective communication and team management skills;
* Adaptability and a strong drive for innovation.
Why Join Us?
At The Summer Berry Company, you'll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. We offer the opportunity to develop your technical skills within an international and dynamic agricultural environment.
If you're driven by agronomy, enjoy complex challenges, and want to make a real impact on the performance and sustainability of berry production — we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to grow your career with us?
If this sounds like a role you can fulfil and add value to, please submit your current CV (here) or send it to