Working Farm Manager

Farmers Weekly; Lewes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major agricultural estate near Lewes, East Sussex, is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, maximizing profits while achieving long-term goals. Candidates should possess a degree and at least 5 years of experience with modern farming machinery and livestock. The position offers a competitive salary and housing on the estate.

Benefits

Competitive employment package

Housing on the estate

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in using modern farm machinery.
• Sound practical experience of working with cattle and combinable crops.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the farming enterprise.
• Maximize farm profit within Estate goals.
• Manage crop and livestock production systems.

Skills

Modern farm machinery operation

Livestock management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Financial management

Leadership skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage the Estate's farming enterprise, working closely with the Managing Director on the long-term strategic development of the business and to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farm and team.

Iford Estate is a large agricultural Estate near Lewes, East Sussex, comprising 1200ha of mixed farming, including 800ha of arable cropping and 160 head of suckler cows. The Estate is well diversified in enterprises including Holiday Lets, office, workshop and house lets, shooting, fishing and a livery business. The Estate is also leading the way in providing large scale Biodiversity Net Gain for developers and actively exploring all natural capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of day-to-day activities
• Maximising farm profit whilst working within our Estate goals and ambitions
• Keeping accurate and up to date records
• Procurement of farm inputs and machinery
• Management of crop and livestock production systems to a high standard
• Grain store management and monitoring
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, Red Tractor, Countryside Stewardship, Cross Compliance etc
• Assisting with implementing our ambitious Nature Recovery Scheme
• Tractor and livestock work as required
• A competitive employment package dependant on skills and experience will be offered, together with a house on the estate.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Educated to degree level
• At least 5 years experience in using modern farm machinery
• Sound and practical experience of working with cattle and combinable crops
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in using financial and farm management systems
• Positive, hands-on, can-do, progressive and open minded attitude to work
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership of tasks
• Ability to work autonomously when required, alongside effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and lead the farms labour force
• Hold a current UK driving licence
• Hold PA1 and PA2 certificates
• Hold a rough terrain telescopic certificate

What sectors do you have experience working in? required

Are you eligible to work in the UK? required

Do you have a full UK driving licence? required