Farm Manager

Dyson Farming; East Ilsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned agricultural business in East Ilsley seeks a Farm Manager to lead operations, manage budgets, and enhance sustainability practices. The successful candidate will oversee daily farming activities, contribute to crop planning, and foster a proactive team environment. Ideal applicants are experienced in arable operations with strong leadership skills. The role offers professional development opportunities, generous holidays, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and free parking.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Farm Manager or related role.
• Practical experience in arable operations and seasonal planning.
• Proficient in data and comfortable with digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L and budget management.
• Lead daily operations and crop planning.
• Champion safety culture and implement company policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Farm management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Manager to join and support the Oxfordshire team.

• Take direct ownership of the P&L and budget for your area, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting financial performance.
• Be hands-on in the field as needed; leading by example during peak operations, supporting the team, and ensuring best practice is followed.
• Lead on daily operations, husbandry, and harvest activities to achieve yield and quality targets and efficiency.
• Champion a proactive safety culture; deliver regular toolbox talks and with guidance at first and independent ownership over time.
• Plan machinery deployment and maintenance schedules (words removed); contribute to the whole-farm plan and lead seasonal labour planning.
• Manage direct and indirect costs; obtain best value against budget and build commercial acumen.
• Lead day-to-day work planning for a small team; coach and develop operators; uphold high performance and conduct standards.
• Work with the agronomy team on crop planning, trials team on new ideas, and improve soil health; presenting options and make data-led recommendations at all times.
• Implement company policies and standards, keeping accurate records (assets, costs, and performance metrics).
• Identify and deliver improvement initiatives (efficiency, quality, sustainability), sharing learning with others.

Person Specification

• Currently an Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Foreman, or experienced operator seeking progression to Farm Manager.
• Practical experience across arable operations and seasonal planning.
• Some experience coordinating people and resources, with a willingness to take on more responsibility.
• Strong organisational skills, clear communication, and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with data, digital tools, and Microsoft Office; exposure to farm management software is an advantage.
• Willingness to be hands‑on and lead by example, being part of the team at all times.
• Experience managing or supporting a P&L/budget, with a desire to take full ownership.
• Relevant qualifications an advantage; support available for continued professional development.
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays;
• Life assurance;
• Pension scheme;
• Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free annual flu jab;
• Free eye test;
• Employee Assistant Programme;
• Access to product discounts;
• Organised social events;
• Free parking.