CHIEF AGRICULTURAL OFFICER AT BRIDGEMEAD CONSULTING | AGRICULTURAL OFFICER JOB IN ONDO

About Company:

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges.

At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes. Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

Job Description:

• Provide strategic leadership for all agricultural operations, ensuring optimal plantation productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
• The Chief Agricultural Officer oversees agronomic practices, resource management, and innovation to maximize yield and support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agricultural strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all plantation operations including nursery management, planting, harvesting, and maintenance.
• Drive yield improvement initiatives and ensure optimal productivity per hectare.
• Implement best agronomic practices, including soil management, fertilization, and pest control.
• Lead and supervise estate managers, agronomists, and field teams.
• Develop and manage agricultural budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, sustainability, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor crop performance and implement data-driven decision-making processes.
• Introduce modern farming techniques, mechanization, and innovation.
• Collaborate with operations and processing teams to ensure efficient FFB supply.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Yield per Hectare Growth > 15% annually
• Plantation Productivity Rate > 90%
• Cost per Hectare Reduction > 10% annually
• FFB Quality Compliance > 95%
• Replanting Program Efficiency > 90%
• Input Utilization Efficiency > 92%
• Environmental Compliance Rate = 100%

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• MSc, BSc or HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field
• Professional Certifications
• Relevant certifications in agronomy, plantation management, or sustainability (added advantage)

Experience Requirement:

• 10 – 15 years relevant experience in plantation management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within oil palm or large-scale agribusiness

Salary

Application Closing Date: 03rd April, 2026

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using "Chief Agricultural Officer" as subject of the mail.