Farm Business & Operations Manager - Organic 110-acre farm near Bath - £40,000 + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Farm Business & Operations Manager for a full-time, permanent role on a 110-acre organic farm near Bath. The position involves managing administration, bookkeeping, compliance, and operational systems to enhance the farm's diverse operations. Suitable candidates should have significant experience in farm business management and strong IT skills. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, and on-site accommodation is available if needed.

Benefits

On-site accommodation available

Opportunity for professional growth

Flexible responsibilities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in farm business management or rural enterprise administration.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Capable of setting up and maintaining financial, administrative and compliance systems.
• Analytical skills essential for identifying inefficiencies.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage farm business administration, bookkeeping, compliance and operational systems.

Skills

Farm business management

Organizational skills

Financial systems setup

Analytical skills

IT skills (Excel, Xero/QuickBooks)

Familiarity with farm operations

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Farm Business & Operations Manager – full-time, permanent. Based on a 110-acre organic farm near Bath, with a farm shop in Bristol. The role focuses on administration, bookkeeping, compliance and operational systems to support the owner in managing and improving a diverse farm business. Salary £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. On-site accommodation available if required.

Company

We are recruiting for a long established organic farm near Bath, operating diversified enterprises including eggs, turkeys, vegetables, events, property rentals and a farm shop in Bristol. With a focus on maintaining sustainable operations while improving efficiency and profitability across all areas of the farm.

Responsibilities

• Manage farm business administration, bookkeeping, compliance and operational systems to support the owner in managing and improving a diverse farm business.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in farm business management or rural enterprise administration
• Highly organised, detail-oriented
• Capable of setting up and maintaining financial, administrative and compliance systems
• Analytical skills are essential, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and provide actionable recommendations
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Xero/QuickBooks, Microsoft Office)
• Familiarity with farm operations are required
• Experience in organic or mixed enterprises is desirable

Package

• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 DOE
• Full-time, permanent role
• On-site accommodation available if needed
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a diverse organic farm
• Varied role with responsibility, flexibility, and potential for professional growth

How to apply

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, at [e-mail].

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