Farm Manager

Farmers Weekly; Kelleythorpe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in the UK is seeking a skilled farm manager to oversee all aspects of arable cropping, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in farming and strong leadership skills, with essential PA1/PA2 and Telehandler certificates. Accommodation may be available, with a salary exceeding £40,000 along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available

Salary in excess of £40k

Qualifications

• Proven record of arable farming experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines for crop applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of arable cropping from establishment to harvest.
• Manage farm team and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain machinery and ensure documentation is current.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Proactive farm management

Crop applications planning

Education

PA1 / PA2 certificate

Telehandler certificate

Tools

Farm management software (Omnia)

GPS technology

Job description

The family farming partnership of R J Kirkwood and Son is a 1300‑acre arable operation, based at Dunnington, Driffield, East Yorkshire. The business is run alongside Manor Farm Feeds Limited, a compound feed milling business, at the same location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of arable cropping, from establishment to harvest
• Manage farm team
• Manage farm health and safety
• Ensure compliance with relevant schemes and keep all documentation current
• Maintain machinery and record usage accordingly
• Maximise farm efficiency
• Liaise with site management
• Help maintain farm management software system

Qualifications

You will have a proven record of arable farming and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. The suitable candidate will take a proactive approach to farm management and will demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines, ensuring crop applications are planned and applied in a timely manner. A PA1 / PA2 and Telehandler certificate are essential for this role. Previous experience using GPS and a farm management system such as Omnia would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available for the right candidate. Salary in excess of £40k+ and additional benefits.