Agri-Business Department Manager – Shrewsbury - 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover) + Competitive Salary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Agri-Business Department Manager for a 12-month maternity cover in Shrewsbury. The role involves leading the Agri-Business team, managing agricultural client portfolios, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong leadership and people management skills. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Exposure to a diverse agricultural client portfolio

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a team in the agricultural or relevant sector.
• Ability to develop strategies for business growth and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Agri-Business team to deliver excellent client service.
• Provide strategic financial and accountancy support to agricultural clients.
• Oversee compliance work, accounts preparation, and tax returns.
• Monitor departmental budgets, workflow, and performance.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ACA/ACCA-qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Agri-Business Department Manager – Shrewsbury, 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover) + Competitive Salary

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected professional services firm with a specialist agricultural and rural focus. The business supports a wide range of farming and rural enterprises across the UK.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Agri-Business Department Manager to join the firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role will lead and develop the Agri-Business team, manage a portfolio of clients, and ensure high standards of service. You will contribute to departmental strategy, performance monitoring, and business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Agri-Business team to deliver excellent client service
• Provide strategic financial and accountancy support to a portfolio of agricultural clients
• Oversee compliance work, accounts preparation, and tax returns
• Monitor departmental budgets, workflow, and performance
• Contribute to business development and growth opportunities within the agricultural sector

The Candidate

• ACA/ACCA-qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of the agricultural and rural business sector
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for clients and the firm

The Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract
• The opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with strategic input
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a diverse agricultural client portfolio

Application

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail]

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