Aspiring Bio-Energy Manager - West Midlands (Relocation Available)

De Lacy Executive; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for agriculture and a desire to grow in Agri-business management. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced managers, gaining insights into the Bio-energy process and compliance with environmental regulations. You will be involved in developing business partnerships within the farming community while receiving structured professional development and funded qualifications. If you are a problem solver with a strong foundation in farming principles and a keen interest in business, this role promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to a Vehicle

Professional Development Program

Funded Qualifications (FACTS, WAMITAB)

Qualifications

• Strong arable farm experience and crop nutrition knowledge are essential.
• Understanding of farming processes and business principles is important.

Responsibilities

• Identify new farming clients and manage contracts for crop production.
• Assist with lab sampling, audits, and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Good Communication Skills

Commercial Acumen

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Degree in Biology

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Do you have farming in your blood and have aspirations towards a career in Agri-business management? We’re looking for an all-rounder with strong arable farm experience, crop nutrition knowledge, and a good head for business.

If you’re a problem solver, a forward thinker, and have a desire to grow into a role, this family-run business can offer a clear career pathway with a large and diversifying AD unit in the West Midlands. Due to doubling production of digestate, the Business is looking to invest in a trainee to take on responsibilities to assist the Operations Manager.

You will be mentored by the current Operations Manager, the Compliance Manager, and the Farm Manager in all elements of the business. While there will be a lot of variety in the role, you will initially focus on understanding the Bio-energy process, complying with environment and energy regulations, lab sampling, and developing business partnerships across the regional farming community.

While a good prior knowledge of Organic Fertiliser is important, the successful candidate will benefit from a structured professional development programme including funded qualifications (FACTS, WAMITAB), exposure to all business functions, and a wealth of experience from senior leaders.

Responsibilities

1. Identifying potential new farming clients and developing strong relationships.
2. Manage contracts with farmers for crop production and organic fertiliser application.
3. Assist with lab sampling, government audits, and EA documentation.
4. Prepare financial reports and budgets, and coordinate fertiliser spreading with managers, contractors, and the Environment Agency.
5. Record digestate spread, maintain NVZ plans, and ensure staff training for fertiliser handling.
6. Removal of the organic fertiliser solids from the solid separation building and taking to field.
7. Manage the spreading of the organic fertiliser through liaison with the general and operations managers, local farm managers, and spreading contractors.
8. Analyse soil for fertiliser needs and inspect crops for maturity and weather damage.

You Will Have…

1. Degree in Agriculture or Biology is desirable.
2. A fundamental understanding of farming people, priorities, and processes.
3. Technical Fertiliser Knowledge (FACTS not essential).
4. Computer Literacy.
5. Commercial acumen and solid grounding in business principles.
6. Attention to Detail.
7. Good communication skills.
8. Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Remuneration:

Highly Competitive Salary + Access to a Vehicle.

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to [e-mail], thank you.

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