Arable Farm Manager

AgriRS; Norwich; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

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Accommodation

Truck

Training and development

Work-life balance: Sundays off

Descripción de la vacante

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking a Working Farm Manager for an arable operation in Norfolk. The role blends practical farm management with people leadership and strategic development across arable and vegetable enterprises.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day farming activities, coordinate contractors, and contribute to long-term business plans, with accommodation and a truck provided. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and UK work rights are required.

Formación

• Experience in arable farming and managing farm operations.
• Ability to lead farm operators, contractors and staff.
• Strong planning to balance seasonal priorities and resources.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and oversee farming operations across arable production.
• Actively participate in on-ground farming work.
• Lead and coordinate farm operators, self-employed personnel and contractors.
• Support irrigation management and efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver crop production and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and practices.
• Contribute to business development and strategic planning.

Conocimientos

Arable farming experience

People leadership

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Change adoption

Honest and approachable

Educación

NVQ Level 2 (UK) or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Herramientas

Irrigation systems knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Working Farm Manager – Arable Farm - Norfolk - £35,000–£50,000 + Accommodation + Truck

The Job:
An opportunity to help shape the future of a progressive farming business.
We are recruiting a Working Farm Manager to join an established, forward thinking farming business in Norfolk. Working closely with the owner, you will combine practical farm management with responsibility for people, operations and the business’s long term development.
This opportunity would suit an experienced farm manager with an arable background who enjoys being hands on, bringing fresh ideas and turning plans into results. You will play a central part in the day to day running and future direction of a diverse arable and vegetable enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and overseeing farming operations across arable production
• Taking an active, hands on role in delivering work on the ground
• Leading and coordinating farm operators, self-employed personnel and contractors
• Supporting irrigation management and the effective use of farm resources
• Working with specialist growing partners to deliver successful crop production
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and working practices
• Contributing to business development, strategic planning and the delivery of new initiatives

The Candidate

• Farm management experience within the arable sector
• Strong practical farming knowledge and the ability to lead by example
• The organisational skills to coordinate people, machinery and competing seasonal priorities
• A commercial outlook and a creative approach to solving problems
• Openness to change and the confidence to suggest and implement improvements
• Honest, approachable manner and a commitment to building a long‑term career with the business
• Experience with irrigation systems would be an advantage, although it is not essential

The Package

• £35,000–£50,000 basic salary, depending on experience, with a higher salary considered for an exceptional candidate
• Modern three bedroom house
• A truck
• Continued training and professional development
• A supportive working environment that values work life balance, with Sundays normally kept free

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.