Growing Manager - Sweetcorn

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Sweetcorn Growing Manager to oversee the production of sweetcorn across prime farmland in the UK. Responsibilities include crop planning, organizing procurement, field management, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a degree-level qualification and previous agricultural experience. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and various employee benefits, promoting a proactive and organized working environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK based agricultural environment preferred.
• BASIS & FACTS qualifications advantageous.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare crop blueprints and manage planting schedules.
• Ensure efficient agricultural operations and maximize crop yields.
• Maintain financial records related to crop management.

Skills

Highly organised

Effective interpersonal communication

Computer literate in MS Office

Proactive approach

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Degree level or industry-related qualification

Job description

The Role

Are you looking for a progressive opportunity to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our busy Farming Team. As our new Sweetcorn Growing Manager, you will assume responsibility for our dedicated sweetcorn crop - situated on prime farm land across rural Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Applications are invited from committed and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced and sometimes challenging working environment. Reporting directly to the Farms Director, candidates will need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, together with the confidence of liaising at all levels both internally and externally. The Sweetcorn Growing Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production & operations, ensuring efficient and effective cultivation practices to maximize yields, while maintaining our high-quality standards. You will be responsible for planning, organising, and co-ordinating activities related to planting, growing, harvesting and processing.

Confident & highly organised, our new Sweetcorn Growing Manager will play a pivotal role in the planning and programming of crops, as well as co-ordinating and planning daily operations.

Competitive Salary + Car and Accommodation

Key responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

• Preparing crop blueprints
• Weekly crop forecasts
• Field walking & crop agronomy
• Drilling & planting trials
• Planning daily operations & programming crops
• Organising procurement of seeds & plants
• Create and monitor irrigation plans
• Labour allocation and review
• Creating and implementing appropriate machinery plans
• Managing field margins and environmental schemes
• Maintaining all related financial records

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or the industry related qualification
• Previous experience of working in a UK based, agricultural environment - placement years will be considered
• Highly organised and computer literate in all MS office programmes
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• BASIS & FACTS quadfurcations would be an advantage - but not essential
• Full Driving Licence

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Competitive Salary + Company Car
• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Committed to Sustainability