Farm Administration Manager

Farmers Weekly; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business based in Huntingdonshire is seeking a Farm Administration Manager. This full-time role involves providing PA support to the Director, managing budgets, and overseeing grain marketing. Candidates should possess relevant experience and ideally a qualification in Rural Land Management. An excellent salary package is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of agricultural operations and finance.
• Ability to manage grain marketing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to the Director including managing meetings.
• Monitor budgets and prepare financial reports.
• Liaise with landlords regarding CFAs.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Agricultural knowledge

Communication

Education

Qualification in Rural Land Management

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Farm Administration Manager at our central office in Somersham, Cambs. This is a full-time position, working 5 days/week with occasional overtime. For the right candidate(s), job-share options would be considered. The role reports directly to the Estate Director, working alongside him to drive the business forward.

1. Provide PA support to the Director, including managing meetings and filing as required.
2. Monitor budgets, produce cashflows, and prepare financial reports for the Director.
3. Prepare RPA submissions and applications for agricultural grants.
4. Liaise with landlords regarding CFAs, attend quarterly meetings, take minutes, and follow up on all matters arising.
5. Manage grain marketing, negotiate with traders for best prices, and maintain grain stock records.
6. Maintain SOYL records, process P&K requirements, produce variable rate seed plans and associated shape files, and transfer data wirelessly and manually to operators.
7. Promote the business actively and stay alert to new opportunities.
8. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
9. A qualification in Rural Land Management is preferred but not essential.

Eastern Farms Ltd is an arable farming and agricultural contracting business, managing approximately 6,500 acres in Cambridgeshire.

We are interested in candidates with experience in the following sectors:

• Academic & Education
• Animal Health & Nutrition
• Arable & Agronomy
• Crop Science & Nutrition
• Dairy
• Engineering
• Environment & Ecology
• Equestrian
• Farm Work & Management
• Food & Fresh Produce
• Genetics & Breeding
• Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
• Financial & Accountancy Services
• Livestock
• Machinery
• Poultry
• Property, Land & Estates Management
• Sales & Marketing
• Software & Precision Technology
• Technical Trading & Purchasing

Additional questions:

• Where are you currently based?
• Are you eligible to work in the UK?
• Do you have a full UK driving licence?

If you are passionate about agriculture, we look forward to hearing from you! An excellent salary package is available for the right candidate. For more information about us, visit our website: www.easternfarms.co.uk