Farm Manager

Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group, is seeking a Farm Manager for 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary of £42,913 - £46,898 per annum.

As our Farm Manager, you will join our amazing team at Brinsbury College to co-ordinate the day-to-day farm activities and maintain, develop, and deliver forward-thinking plans to expand the farm's existing direct sales enterprises. Our fantastic farm has a dairy herd, with a brand new cattle shed and modern milking parlour. We also have a sheep herd and a range of agricultural machinery, all of which help the next generation of farmers learn their skills.

Working at Brinsbury College means working in a unique location, surrounded by 570 acres of stunning countryside with our very own farm, woodlands, orchard, and more! This role comes with fantastic benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private farming sector and other organisations. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and professional development opportunities.

As our Farm Manager, you will have demonstrable agricultural experience, including working and managing a farm unit. You will have knowledge of livestock and crop production and agricultural machinery. A minimum of a level 3 qualification in agriculture is also essential. As the farm is run as a commercial business, as well as a teaching resource, it needs to run cost-effectively; therefore, experience of managing budgets is also essential.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning, and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement, and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Closing date: 21 April 2025. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.