Working Farm Manager - Research Farm

A rare opportunity to be at the forefront of agriculture.

We're working with a progressive research farm that's playing a key role in shaping a more sustainable future for UK agriculture. This is your chance to work closely with leading scientists, contributing to trials and experiments that directly influence the development of the industry.

We're looking for an experienced, Working Farm Manager to bridge the gap between the Head of Farms and the farm team. You'll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the farm – from managing and coordinating staff to operating machinery, liaising with agronomists and suppliers, ordering inputs, and overseeing administrative tasks.

You'll work in close partnership with the Head of Farms, with your input highly valued on long-term strategy and improvements to farm operations. As a progressive research farm, they actively welcome new ideas and aren't afraid to trial different approaches – making this an ideal environment for someone who's open minded and forward thinking.

Above all else, this role needs someone with strong experience in arable operations who can lead from the front, coordinate the team's workload, and develop the people around them. You'll bring the expertise, structure and support needed to keep the farm running smoothly and help the team progress.

The role:

• Manage day to day arable operations
• Lead and manage team of farm workers
• Operate machinery
• Liaise with agronomists, consultants and external contractors
• Work closely with scientists/researchers
• Ordering of inputs and other supplies
• Support, mentor and develop staff
• Work closely with Head of Farms and have significant input on farm strategy
• Light admin – audits, cropping plans, record keeping

About you:

• A desire to support research and development and an interest in supporting the future of farming
• Arable operations experience
• Spraying experience and relevant tickets
• Able to lead and mentor a team of farm workers
• Able to work flexibly in busy periods
• Full UK driving licence

Package:

• Salary based on experience
• Property available on site (Subsidised rent)
• Generous pension
• 30 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: (Preferred number) / or e-mail your CV and covering letter To . Thank you.

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