Assistant Farm Manager

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farming business in Suffolk is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to lead their organic crop production. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations and staff while collaborating with senior management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in vegetable production and excellent people management skills. This position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 along with private healthcare and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong background in vegetable or organic crop production.
• Confident people manager - approachable and communicative.
• Practical, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the establishment, growth, irrigation, and harvest of vegetable crops.
• Manage staff within the organic team, supporting recruitment and training.
• Work closely with senior managers to coordinate across departments.

Skills

Vegetable crop production

People management

Organisational skills

Education

BASIS qualification

FACTS qualification

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager Up to £50,000 + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Vehicle Access

Are you an experienced grower looking for your next step in farm management? We're working with a long-established family-run farming business in Suffolk to find a talented Assistant Farm Manager to lead their organic enterprise. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, approachable management team and play a pivotal role in a diverse farming operation covering over 3,000 acres.

The Role

As Assistant Farm Manager, you\'ll be responsible for day-to-day operations across a wide rotation of vegetable crops.

You\'ll report into the Farm Manager, working closely with colleagues across operations, harvesting, and sales to ensure smooth workflow between the organic and conventional sides of the business.

This role is about leading people and managing performance - it\'s not a tractor-driving position, but you\'ll be highly visible on the ground, working side by side with your team and seasonal workers during peak months.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the establishment, growth, irrigation, and harvest of vegetable crops.
• Manage staff within the organic team, supporting recruitment and training.
• Work closely with senior managers to coordinate across departments.
• Ensure best practice in organic farming to maximise yields and maintain high quality.
• Actively lead on-site - setting the standard in a hands-on, approachable way.

About You

• Strong background in vegetable or organic crop production.
• Confident people manager - approachable, communicative, and collaborative.
• BASIS and/or FACTS qualifications desirable (or willingness to train).
• Practical, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.

The Package

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to make your mark in a progressive, supportive environment