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Assistant Farm Manager – North Yorkshire -£26,000 to £32,000 DOE + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd

York and North Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Assistant Farm Manager to lead a diverse agricultural site in North Yorkshire. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight of egg production, livestock, and horticulture. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure high-quality production and compliance with agricultural standards. The position offers autonomy, training opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a rewarding environment. If you are passionate about agriculture and have the initiative to drive success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities
Accommodation Provided
Autonomy in Role
Scope for Progression

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in farm management, especially in poultry and livestock.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead a diversified agricultural site with high-quality production.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, animal welfare, and operational planning.

Skills

Farm Management
Poultry Management
Livestock Management
Horticulture
Health & Safety Compliance
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Leadership

Tools

Tractors
Farm Equipment

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager
Assistant Farm Manager – North Yorkshire - £26,000 to £32,000 DOE + Accommodation

The Job:
An opportunity has become available for a dynamic and experienced Assistant Farm Manager to oversee and lead a diversified agricultural site supplying high-quality home-grown products to a busy retail outlet. This is a varied and hands-on leadership role managing egg production, livestock, horticulture, ground maintenance, and seasonal event support.
You will be responsible for ensuring efficient, high-standard production across multiple divisions, working collaboratively with senior leadership to meet retail and wholesale demands. This includes full accountability for animal welfare, operational planning, agricultural compliance, and site safety.
The role demands initiative, resilience, excellent leadership, and the ability to manage both people and priorities effectively. A strong understanding of practical farming combined with a customer-first mindset is key.

The Candidate:

  1. Strong experience in farm and/or site management, ideally across poultry, livestock and horticulture
  2. Practical knowledge of agricultural operations and seasonal production cycles
  3. Skilled in machinery and tool use, including tractors and farm equipment
  4. Confident managing compliance, health & safety, and welfare standards
  5. Able to work independently and solve problems with a proactive approach
  6. Excellent communication and organisational skills
  7. Comfortable representing the business to customers and the wider public
  8. Physically fit, positive, and enthusiastic about working outdoors year-round

The Package:
- Training and development opportunities
- Accommodation can be provided
- Varied, rewarding role with autonomy and scope for progression

Please email your CV to Megan Davies, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, MDavies@agriRS.co.uk.

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