Assistant Farm Manager - Diversified Arable Estate (Hampshire)

Job Opportunity: Arable Farm Manager in Hampshire

Are you an experienced arable professional with high standards, ready to take on key responsibilities in managing a large arable operation on a historic estate in Hampshire?

We seek someone with commercial acumen, a strong practical background in cereal farming, and leadership drive. The role involves managing a team of operators, planning and coordinating drilling, spraying, and fertiliser spreading programs, and acting as relief operator when needed.

This farm operates to high standards, focusing on premium grain production. The successful candidate will oversee over 2000 acres of arable land, growing milling wheat, malting barley, OSR, and maize for silage, with potential for increased responsibilities.

Additional involvement may include overseeing over 1000 acres of commercial forestry, several SFI schemes, an AD plant, and a silage clamp.

Responsibilities

1. Managing a team of three arable operators
2. Maintaining and servicing machinery
3. Managing grain storage
4. Record keeping and administrative duties
5. Managing a large budget
6. Making decisions on harvest operations
7. Coordinating spraying and fertiliser spreading programs
8. Relief operating machinery as needed
9. Liaising with estate management and staff

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in large-scale arable farming or contracting
• Operational experience with sprayers, combines, and forage harvesters
• PA1 and PA2 qualifications (PA6 advantageous)
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Administrative experience, preferably with Omnia software
• Commercial awareness and motivation
• Degree in Agriculture (preferred but not essential)
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications (advantageous)

Remuneration and Benefits

Competitive salary, newly renovated house, farm truck, private pension, and bonus structure.

Application Process

For more information and an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Rupert Kettle at 01885 485523 or 07498 665961. Send your CV (in Word format) and cover letter to .

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