Working Farm Manager

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Calmsden Farms
Gloucester
GBP 30,000 - 60,000
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4 days ago
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.

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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