Assistant Farm Manager - Warwickshire / Leicestershire - £45,000 + Property

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to support daily operational activities within a progressive and sustainability-minded environment. The role offers a mix of hands-on farming and managerial responsibilities, ideal for candidates with experience in arable farming. Competitive salary of £38,000–£45,000 and career progression opportunities available. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and strong leadership skills, and be keen to advance within the organization.

Benefits

Reduced rental property included

Long‑term career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on farm management and operations.
• Comfortable managing people and workloads effectively.
• Interest in sustainable farming practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational activities alongside the Farm Manager.
• Make decisions as second-in-command when required.
• Oversee machinery and equipment operations.

Skills

Experience in arable and fresh produce farming

Management skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

PA1, PA2 and PA6 certification

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager

About the company:

A well established and progressive arable and fresh produce farm is seeking a hands‑on Assistant Farm Manager to support day‑to‑day farm operations and work closely with the Farm Manager. This role offers genuine responsibility, variety and clear progression within a growing and sustainability‑minded business. The opportunity is suitable for an experienced operator or junior manager looking to step into a more senior role while remaining actively involved in field operations across multiple sites. The farm is a market‑leading fresh produce operation growing salads, squash and pumpkins.

Job description

• Supporting the Farm Manager with daily operational and planning activities
• Acting as second‑in‑command and making decisions in the Farm Manager’s absence
• Hands‑on involvement in drilling, spraying, crop establishment, husbandry, irrigation and harvesting
• Supervising, leading and allocating daily workloads to seasonal and permanent staff
• Operating and overseeing machinery and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety and assurance standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
• Taking driving operational decisions when required

Candidate requirements

• Experience in arable and fresh produce farming
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 certification
• Comfortable managing people while remaining hands‑on
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
• Proactive, reliable and keen to progress into a Farm Manager role
• Interest in sustainable and efficient farming practices

Package

• Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE
• Reduced rental property included for the right candidate
• Long‑term career progression
• Supportive team environment within a forward‑thinking operation

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