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Working Farm Manager
Calmsden Farms
Cirencester
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a skilled farm manager to oversee a large family farm in the picturesque Cotswolds. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the estate owner and other local farms, focusing on innovative regenerative farming practices and conservation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in farm management, including experience with livestock systems and a strong understanding of sustainable farming incentives. With a competitive salary and additional perks such as housing and healthcare, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful for the right individual.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in farm management with a focus on arable crops and regenerative farming.
- Strong knowledge of Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Responsibilities
- Manage a 2,200 acre family farm and oversee staff and budgets.
- Collaborate with neighboring farms for machinery sharing.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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.
Minimum Requirements:
- BASIS and FACTS
- PA1 and PA2 spraying qualifications, plus PA4, S&G and PA6
- Telehandler certificate
- Full knowledge of the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive
- Must be IT literate including experience of Gatekeeper software or similar software
- Knowledge of livestock systems
- 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.
Please send covering letter and CV to admin@calmsden.com.
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