Farm Manager in England

Walford Farm is situated in a 500-acre estate, 15 minutes from Shrewsbury in Shropshire. We run a commercial farm with approximately 220 dairy cows, replacement youngstock and a small sheep flock, supporting students to develop their higher technical skills. We operate an established grass-based Autumn block calving system. The farm has invested in health monitoring and breeding systems and is a LIC monitor farm.

Working to sustainable farm management principles, you will deliver excellent arable and livestock performance comparable with commercial benchmarks. You will manage livestock systems which demonstrate the very best in animal welfare practices. You will maintain high standards of estate maintenance and have an eye for detail to manage what is effectively a showcase farm.

In addition to the day-to-day management of the farm, we are keen to continue developing the estate’s future potential. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute ideas and strategic thinking around farm diversification opportunities and the future direction of the business, helping ensure Walford Farm remains innovative, resilient and commercially relevant.

You will have excellent communication skills and the people skills necessary to manage the farm staff and to support high quality student learning on the farm.

Large and high specification accommodation available through a service occupancy agreement. A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement and eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with Local Government Pension Scheme. Also, we offer generous occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay schemes, a high number of free on-site parking bays, access to a wide range of free CPD events and professional qualifications, flexible working policy, on-site gym, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, and wellbeing support.

We offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We take a supportive approach to staff development, both personally and professionally. HLNSC is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. North Shropshire College is a Disability Confident Employer.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Bronwen Bray or visit our /jobs email or telephone 01939 626100. Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026.