Working Farm Manager

Ancaster Estate; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive farming enterprise in Grantham is seeking an energetic individual with proven experience in Organic farming. You will support the owner by producing high quality Organic crops and maintaining livestock while adhering to certification requirements. The role requires excellent record maintenance and the capability to work with a small team. A competitive employment package and accommodation on the estate will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive employment package

Accommodation on the estate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Organic or Regenerative farming.
• Ability to produce high quality Organic crops and maintain livestock.
• Experience with compliance and certification audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the owner in completing the conversion to Organic production.
• Produce high quality Organic combinable crops and herbal leys.
• Maintain necessary records for crop management and financial reporting.

Skills

Organic farming experience

Record maintenance for crop management

Financial reporting

Self-motivation

Working in small teams

Job description

Ancaster Estates is nested within a grade 1 listed parkland and is in its second year of conversion to Organic production as well as investing in a modern range ofbuildings to cater for an expanding beef enterprise. The farming enterprise currently consists of 861ha of arable land as well as a herd of 140 Aberdeen Angus cows and their followers, with parkland and extensive environmental schemes also in hand.

We are offering the opportunity for an energetic person with proven Organic or Regenerative farming experience to join the team and support the owner of this progressive business, which will complete its conversion to Organic production later this year.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate the ability to work to high standards and have the necessary sound, practical experience to produce high quality Organic combinable crops and the herbal leys that support the livestock. They will have good experience of maintaining the records required to deliver effective crop management, generate financial reports and comply with certification audit requirements. Ambition, self-motivation and the ability to work within a small labour force are key qualities.

A competitive employment package will be offered together with accommodation on the estate.

Please apply in writing with full CV to [e-mail]. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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