Farm Manager – Scotland – £55,000 DOE + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Farm Manager for a large scale farming operation in Scotland. This senior role requires proven experience in managing mixed livestock and arable enterprises, with a focus on sustainable farming practices. The package includes a competitive salary of up to £55,000, live-in accommodation, and a pension scheme. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, excellent organisation, and a clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Pension scheme

Live-in accommodation

Key role in business development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large scale livestock or mixed farming operations.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Highly organised with excellent record keeping standards.
• Committed to animal welfare, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Forward-thinking with a practical and sustainable approach to farm management.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willing to take full operational responsibility for a complex farming estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a large scale farming operation.
• Oversee livestock operations including commercial and pedigree cattle.
• Implement sustainable and efficient farming practices.

Skills

Management of large scale livestock or mixed farming operations

Leadership and people management

Organisational skills

Commitment to animal welfare and health & safety

Sustainable farm management

Clean UK driving licence

Education

Certificate of Competence for the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006

Job description

Farm Manager

Farm Manager – Scotland – £55,000 DOE + Accommodation

The Job

We are recruiting an experienced Farm Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a large scale, progressive farming operation across Scotland and Northern England. The role covers approximately 1,050 hectares of mixed upland and in bye grazing alongside arable enterprises, with responsibility for significant livestock operations including commercial and pedigree cattle. This is a senior, hands on role with autonomy, leadership responsibility and a strong focus on sustainable and efficient farming practices.

The Company

Our client is a well established, vertically integrated agricultural business with interests spanning primary production and food supply. They operate to high standards of welfare, environmental stewardship and operational performance, offering a long term opportunity within a forward thinking organisation.

The Candidate

• Proven experience managing large scale livestock or mixed farming operations
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Highly organised with excellent record keeping standards
• Committed to animal welfare, health & safety, and environmental compliance
• Forward-thinking with a practical and sustainable approach to farm management
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willing to take full operational responsibility for a complex farming estate
• Desirable: Certificate of Competence for the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006.

The Package

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Live in accommodation provided
• Opportunity to play a key role in the long-term development of a respected agricultural business

Please email your CV to Liam Davis, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].