Farming Project Manager

MorePeople; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agricultural company in Preston is seeking a Farming Project Manager. The role involves managing field-based projects, developing sustainable farming methods, and leading a team within an eco-driven organisation focused on innovative agricultural practices. Ideal candidates will have a relevant background and a passion for solving complex problems in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming, agri-tech, or science-based projects.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Interest in sustainable farming methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily project operations and crop planning.
• Develop planting and harvesting methods.
• Ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
• Collaborate with R&D on new methods.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Field-based R&D background

Job description

Farming Project Manager - Help Build the Future of Sustainable Farming
Preston, Lancashire | Full-time | £DOE

Tired of managing the same old projects? Want to roll your sleeves up and help grow something completely new?
We're hiring on behalf of an ambitious, eco-driven business doing things a little differently. They're turning traditional farming on its head, using cutting-edge R&D, natural solutions, and some serious innovation to grow a novel crop with massive environmental benefits.

This isn't a start-up in the risky sense; they've been testing this system for years in greenhouses, proving that it works. But now it's time to scale. That's where you come in.

The Role

This isn't your classic clipboard Project Manager role. You'll be right at the heart of a growing operation, quite literally. Working closely with growers, scientists and project partners, your job is to get this unusual crop out of the glasshouse and thriving in the field.

You'll take the lead on planning, coordinating and scaling a field-based growing system that's still in its early stages. Expect hands-on problem-solving, occasional kit-fixing, and lots of freedom to shape how things are done.

What You'll Be Doing:

Running the project on a day-to-day basis: crop planning, tracking progress, and troubleshootingDeveloping and improving planting, harvesting and processing methods

Making sure things run on time, on budget, and with minimal stress

Creating and managing reporting pipelines, both internally and for external project funders

Attending partner meetings, industry events, and contributing to knowledge-sharing

Collaborating with the wider R&D team to trial new methods and tech

Helping shape what this project looks like in 6 months, 1 year, even 5 years

You'll Love This Role If You:

Are a naturally organised person who loves bringing structure to fast-moving projects

Have a background in farming, agri-tech, science-based projects, or field-based R&D

Enjoy solving weird problems and aren't afraid to get a bit muddy in the process

Are self-sufficient and happy working independently, there's support, but you'll be owning this

Bonus Points For:

Experience with small-scale or specialist crops

Knowledge of irrigation, soil health, or agronomy

A keen interest in new agricultural machinery or sustainable farming tech

The drive to lead a small team in the future as the business grows

Why This Is a Bit Different:

You'll be working on a truly unique, nature-based solution with real environmental impact

The business is backed by serious R&D, a growing reputation, and a great team

In four years, they expect to be unrecognisable (in the best way) and you'll be part of that journey from the ground up

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