Senior Farm Manager: Conservation & Landscape Leadership

NATIONAL TRUST; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conservation organization is seeking a Senior Farm Manager based in the South Downs, responsible for managing livestock operations. The role includes leading strategic planning and ensuring compliance with regulations while engaging with stakeholders and enhancing visitor experiences. Ideal candidates will possess significant farm management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for conservation. This position offers a range of benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in farm and livestock management.
• Knowledge of conservation grazing and agri-environment schemes.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to inspire and develop your team.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging visitors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience in financial and resource management alongside project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic farm and livestock management to support conservation goals.
• Manage team and volunteers while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to deliver landscape-scale projects.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and income generation.

Skills

Knowledge of strategic farm and livestock management

Experience in leadership and team development

Knowledge of financial and resource management

Understanding of risk, compliance, and safety standards

Ability to engage stakeholders and build partnerships

Experience of public engagement and delivering visitor experiences

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

A prominent conservation organization is seeking a Senior Farm Manager based in the South Downs, responsible for managing livestock operations. The role includes leading strategic planning and ensuring compliance with regulations while engaging with stakeholders and enhancing visitor experiences. Ideal candidates will possess significant farm management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for conservation. This position offers a range of benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and flexible working options.