At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a large-scale arable operation and manage all aspects of crop production.
- Company: Cambs Farms Growers Ltd, a progressive farming business in the Cambridgeshire Fens.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, profit-related bonus, 31 days holiday, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a Great Place to Work with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sustainable farming while enjoying autonomy and leadership.
- Qualifications: BASIS and FACTS qualified with proven large-scale arable management experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Ready to take full ownership of a large-scale arable operation? Cambs Farms Growers Ltd is looking for an experienced, driven Arable Crop Manager to lead every aspect of our cropping programme, from planning and establishment through to harvest. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have full responsibility for delivering a high-performing Arable business.
The Role
- Full management of 3000ha of Winter Wheat, Maize and Sugar Beet
- Full management of two contract farming agreements
- Lead all growing, harvesting and crop management operations and full P/L responsibility
- Marketing of 50% of the wheat tonnage from a in planning 4500-ton store
- Drive crop performance, Operational efficiency and continuous improvement
- Full responsibility for Health & Safety, Business and audit compliance across the operation
- Champion future farming practices, and the development of our wild farmed Wheat
What We're Looking For
- BASIS and FACTS qualified
- Proven large-scale arable management experience
- Passion for innovation and drive to change farming practise to more sustainable practises
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Knowledge of John Deere technology would be an advantage
- A hands-on, hardworking individual who is prepared to go the extra mile to move the business forward
- Join and contribute to growers Groups
- Due to the nature of the role, applicants will need to live in a 20-mile radius of the Farm office (CB7)
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and profit related bonus
- Great Place to Work Accreditation
- 31 days holiday per year including bank holidays
- Learning, development and training opportunities including mentoring
- Salary Sacrifice pension scheme available
- A key leadership role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
- The opportunity to shape the future of a progressive farming business based in the Cambridgeshire Fens
Arable Crop Manager – Cambridgeshire Fens employer: FarmWell
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