Farm Manager — Multi‑Enterprise Ops & Education Partner

Velcourt; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farming enterprise in East Sussex seeks a Farm Manager at Plumpton College Farm. This role entails overseeing day-to-day operations, leading a team, and ensuring high standards. Candidates should have strong leadership, management skills, and a background in arable or dairy farming. The position offers ongoing development, training, and a competitive salary with benefits including accommodation.

Benefits

Ongoing personal development

Competitive salary and benefits package

On-site accommodation

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership and people management skills.
• Strong background in either arable or dairy farm management.
• Sound financial understanding with experience of budgeting.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and coordination of all farming enterprises.
• Leading Health & Safety culture across all operations.
• Budgeting, financial planning and business reporting.
• Developing operational plans and supporting enterprise managers.
• Working collaboratively with College staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial understanding

Health & Safety commitment

Education

BASIS and FACTS qualifications

Job description

A leading farming enterprise in East Sussex seeks a Farm Manager at Plumpton College Farm. This role entails overseeing day-to-day operations, leading a team, and ensuring high standards. Candidates should have strong leadership, management skills, and a background in arable or dairy farming. The position offers ongoing development, training, and a competitive salary with benefits including accommodation.