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Working Farm Manager

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Cirencester

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GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled farm manager to oversee a large family farm in the picturesque Cotswolds. This role involves managing arable crops with an emphasis on regenerative practices and conservation, while collaborating with neighboring farms. The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and experience in farm management, staff oversight, and budget management. With a competitive salary and additional perks including a four-bedroom cottage, this opportunity offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in sustainable farming practices.

Benefits

4 bed cottage
Bupa health insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Council tax coverage

Qualifications

  • Must have BASIS and FACTS qualifications for effective farm management.
  • Experience in managing budgets and overseeing staff is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a 2,200 acre family farm with a focus on regenerative farming.
  • Oversee staff and ensure compliance with farming regulations.

Skills

Farm Management
Budget Management
Attention to Detail
Knowledge of Livestock Systems
IT Literacy

Education

BASIS and FACTS qualifications
PA1 and PA2 spraying qualifications
Telehandler certificate

Tools

Gatekeeper software

Job description

About

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking farm manager to manage a 2,200 acre family farm in the heart of the Cotswolds. The successful candidate will work alongside the estate owner and two neighbouring farms with which there is a machinery sharing arrangement.

Location: near Cirencester.

The farm predominantly grows arable crops moving towards regenerative farming with a key focus on conservation. There is a tenant on part of the grassland running a pedigree Dexter suckler herd and a sheep grazier occupies further grassland along with spring cover crops.

Applicants Must Have

  1. BASIS and FACTS
  2. PA1 and PA2 spraying qualifications, plus PA4, S&G and PA6
  3. Telehandler certificate
  4. Full knowledge of the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive
  5. Must be IT literate including experience of Gatekeeper software or similar software
  6. Knowledge of livestock systems
  7. Experience of overseeing staff, managing budgets and strong attention to detail

Key rewards: competitive salary based on experience, 4 bed cottage in hamlet, council tax, Bupa, and contributory pension scheme.

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Cirencester, England

Languages

  1. English
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