Farm Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

On-site accommodation available

Relocation considered

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead a commercial vegetable-growing operation within an established fresh produce business in the United Kingdom. This hands-on role reports to the Farm Director and covers planning, cultivation, planting and day-to-day growing activities across organic and conventional production.

You will manage crops such as potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, supervise land prep, crop rotations, labour, machinery and costs, and work with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial vegetable production or farming management.
• Strong knowledge of cultivation, land preparation and planting.
• Experience with vegetable crops such as potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower or salads.
• Understanding of crop rotations and soil management.
• Experience managing teams and organising farming operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day farming and growing operation.
• Plan planting programmes and manage crop rotations.
• Oversee land preparation, soil cultivation and planting.
• Ensure crops are planted at the right time and to the right standard.
• Monitor crop development, soil conditions, weeds, pests and diseases.
• Manage organic and conventional growing requirements.
• Lead two direct reports and an eight-person planting team.
• Manage labour, machinery, resources and farming costs.
• Monitor crop performance and identify ways to improve productivity.
• Work closely with the Farm Director, agronomists and wider business.

Skills

Farm management

Vegetable production

Team leadership

Crop rotations

Resource management

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Farm Manager to take responsibility for a commercial vegetable-growing operation within an established fresh produce business.

This is a hands-on management role, reporting directly to the Farm Director, with responsibility for planning, cultivation, planting and managing the day-to-day growing operation.

You'll oversee a range of vegetable crops, including potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, across both organic and conventional production.

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day farming and growing operation.


• Plan planting programmes and manage crop rotations.


• Oversee land preparation, soil cultivation and planting.


• Ensure crops are planted at the right time and to the right standard.


• Monitor crop development, soil conditions, weeds, pests and diseases.


• Manage organic and conventional growing requirements.


• Lead two direct reports and an eight-person planting team.


• Manage labour, machinery, resources and farming costs.


• Monitor crop performance and identify ways to improve productivity.


• Work closely with the Farm Director, agronomists and wider business.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in commercial vegetable production or farming management.


• Strong knowledge of cultivation, land preparation and planting.


• Experience with vegetable crops such as potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower or salads.


• Understanding of crop rotations and soil management.


• Experience managing teams and organising farming operations.


• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage resources effectively.


• Experience with organic production would be advantageous.

The Package:

• £70,000-£80,000 salary, with flexibility for the right person.


• Discretionary bonus.


• Monday-Friday working pattern, with flexibility required during busy periods.


• Relocation considered, with on-site accommodation available.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced vegetable-growing professional to take ownership of a farming operation and play an important role within an established and growing business.