Farm & Estate Manager

Redfox Executive; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Farm & Estate Manager for a substantial arable farming operation in the East of England. The role demands a blend of crop production expertise and strong leadership capabilities, including responsibility for high-quality production and team management. The package offers an excellent salary and housing allowance, making it a unique opportunity for a skilled professional looking for autonomy in their role.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Housing allowance

Long-term position with autonomy

Professional support from managing agents

Qualifications

• Experienced Farm Manager or Estate Manager with a strong arable background.
• Commercially minded, organised, comfortable working to budgets and plans.
• Confident people manager who sets high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitable, high-quality arable production.
• Lead the farming operation day-to-day.
• Manage grain drying, storage, and reporting.

Skills

Crop production skills

Commercial awareness

People management

Organisational capability

Job description

Senior arable leadership role | East of England

Excellent salary package + housing allowance

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Farm & Estate Manager to take responsibility for a substantial, progressive arable farming and estate operation in the East of England, working closely with professional managing agents and a resident family.

This is a hands‑on, strategic leadership role for someone who combines first‑class crop production skills with strong commercial, people, and organisational capability.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering profitable, high‑quality arable production while maintaining and enhancing the wider estate, its environment, and its reputation. Working within agreed farm plans and budgets, you will lead the farming operation day‑to‑day while contributing to longer‑term business planning, investment decisions, and income diversification.

Key responsibilities include

• Full responsibility for crop husbandry, production standards, and cost control
• Delivery of annual budgets, harvest plans, and contribution to longer‑term (10‑year) business planning
• Leadership and motivation of the farm team, including recruitment, training, and staff welfare
• Oversight of machinery, buildings, contractors, and capital projects
• Accurate record‑keeping, compliance, and reporting in line with regulatory and assurance requirements
• Management of grain drying, storage, quality, and load‑out
• Close liaison with professional managing agents on performance, opportunities, and risk
• Active stewardship of the environment, conservation areas, and public‑facing estate elements

The Ideal Candidate

You will be :

• An experienced Farm Manager or Estate Manager with a strong arable background
• Commercially minded, organised, and comfortable working to budgets and plans
• A confident people manager who sets high standards and leads by example
• Technically competent, forward‑looking, and open to innovation
• Comfortable operating in a professional, reporting‑led environment
• Passionate about farming standards, environmental delivery, and estate presentation

The Package

• Excellent salary package, commensurate with experience
• Housing allowance included
• Long‑term, senior position with real autonomy and influence
• Strong professional support from managing agents

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Farm or Estate Manager to step into a high‑calibre role with real autonomy.