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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists invites an experienced Farm Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations of a diverse organic mixed farming operation. You will drive livestock development, market garden, and educational activities while guiding a small team on a hands‑on farm environment.

The role requires strong livestock, crop, and people leadership, with a focus on welfare, safety, and sustainable commercial growth in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a diverse organic farming operation.
• Proven livestock welfare and crop production track record.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating volunteers.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee livestock health, welfare, breeding and seasonal activities.
• Manage organic crop production, harvesting and farm shop supply.
• Lead and support staff, volunteers and students.
• Operate tractors, machinery and farm equipment.
• Manage budgets, resources and suppliers.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, health & safety and organic compliance.
• Support practical training, educational activities and community projects.
• Develop sustainable and commercially successful farming opportunities.

Skills

Livestock management

Farm management

Organic farming

Tractor operation

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

The Job:

An opportunity for an experienced Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day to day running of a diverse organic mixed farming operation. You'll play a key role in developing the Farm's livestock, market garden, commercial and educational activities, while leading a small team and helping deliver a sustainable and successful farming enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee livestock health, welfare, breeding and seasonal activities
• Manage organic crop production, harvesting and supply to the farm shop and veg scheme
• Lead and support staff, volunteers and students
• Operate and oversee tractors, machinery and farm equipment
• Manage farm budgets, resources and suppliers
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, health & safety and organic compliance
• Support practical agricultural training, educational activities and community projects
• Develop sustainable and commercially successful farming opportunities

The candidate:

• Strong livestock and general farm management experience
• Experience in organic, regenerative or sustainable farming
• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team
• Good knowledge of animal welfare, health & safety and farm compliance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible approach and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

The Package:

• Working Pattern: The role includes rota based weekend, evening and bank holiday work, with occasional on call duties

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.