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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to oversee a diverse organic mixed farming operation in the UK. You will lead a small team, develop livestock and market garden activities, and drive sustainable farming initiatives across education and commercial activities.

Role involves rota-based weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and occasional on-call duties, with a hands-on outdoor work environment and opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Flexible approach and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

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

Skills

Farm management

Organic farming

Machinery operation

Team leadership

Animal welfare & safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work flexibility

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 the farm, 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.

The business operates 7 days a week, so the role includes rota-based weekend, evening and bank-holiday work, with occasional on call duties.

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
• flexible approach and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

The Package:

• Opportunity to manage a diverse mixed farming enterprise
• Varied role covering livestock, horticulture, land management and education
• Opportunity to develop commercial and sustainable farming enterprises
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Training and continued professional development opportunities

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.