Estate Commercial Manager - Diversified Agricultural Enterprise (Devon)

De Lacy Executive; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established agri-business is seeking a commercial leader to oversee business strategy on a historic estate in East Devon. This pivotal role involves managing P&L, implementing business initiatives, and leading a committed team to ensure financial viability and operational excellence in various agricultural enterprises.

Benefits

Substantial salary package

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a commercial leader in agriculture or related industry.
• Strong financial management skillset.
• Deep understanding of UK agricultural practices and economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business plans including financial forecasting and cost control.
• Lead and mentor a team to maximize productivity and performance.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Agricultural Processes

Job description

You're an established agri-business leader with a spark for diversification together with an unwavering focus on commercial viability.

You'll take the reins of business strategy for this historic East Devon coastal estate comprising cereals, woodland, a commercial shoot and various property interests. You’ll lead on business management including P&L, people and implementing strategic initiatives in line with stakeholder objectives.

The estate offers an opportunity to play a central role in the long-term success of potential enterprises.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive and data-driven business plans, including crop rotation schedules, portfolio management and diversification initiatives.

• Reporting into the Owner, manage budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-control measures to ensure the profitability and financial sustainability of the enterprises.

• Maintain a consistent presence on farm and a commitment to leading from the field as much as the office.

• Lead and mentor a team and create teams driving standards and providing guidance, training and support to maximise productivity, personal development and performance management.

• Implement and maintain rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations.

• Foster positive relationships among the team and with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders to enhance collaboration and ensure the seamless functioning of all businesses.

• Stay abreast of ongoing changes across the agricultural space, subsidy frameworks, and regulatory requirements to inform decision-making and drive innovation.

Your profile:

• Proven experience as a commercial leader in agriculture or an allied industry.

• Demonstrable ability to create, implement and monitor business strategy.

• Strong financial management skillset.

• Deep understanding of UK business and agricultural practices, processes and economics.

• Ability to lead an established team and execute new ventures in line with the family's and estate's vision.

Remuneration:

• A substantial salary and package tailored to you.

• Bonus potential + car allowance.

To apply:

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Jon Handley on: Office 01885 485522 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

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