Working Farm Manager - Northamptonshire

Farmers Weekly; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural publication is seeking a Working Farm Manager for a farm in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will manage all farm operations, including a team and the overall financial health of the farm. Key responsibilities include leadership, compliance, and promoting business initiatives. A competitive remuneration package including a farmhouse and farm vehicle is offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Farmhouse accommodation

Farm vehicle

Company pension

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience managing farm staff and operations.
• Strong understanding of compliance including health & safety.
• Ability to manage farm budget and cashflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the farming team.
• Manage biodiversity and crop production.
• Report performance and promote the wider business.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Attention to detail

Financial skills

Good workshop skills

Entrepreneurial outlook

Job description

Following a recent retirement, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Working Farm Manager for Heygate & Sons on their farm at Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. The farm comprises approximately 2,000 acres predominantly arable land plus environmental stewardship, woodland and grass on which a small suckler herd is based. The role will see full responsibility and autonomy for the farm including the management of two staff plus harvest casuals and reporting on performance to the family. In addition to managing the farm, there will be a requirement to help to promote the wider business including, where appropriate, undertaking crop trials and supporting farm visits for customers of the milling business.

Responsibilities

• Leadership qualities to inspire the farming team.
• Attention to detail for all aspects of crop production and compliance including health & safety and regular audits.
• Financial skills to be able to prepare and manage the farm budget and cashflow.
• Good workshop skills to ensure all machinery is kept in very good order plus a good understanding of all precision farming techniques and data management.
• An entrepreneurial outlook to find, assess and implement new business enterprises on farm.

Key Experience & Skills

• Academic & Education
• Animal Health & Nutrition
• Arable & Agronomy
• Crop Science & Nutrition
• Dairy
• Engineering
• Environment & Ecology
• Equestrian
• Farm Work & Management
• Food & Fresh Produce
• Genetics & Breeding
• Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
• Financial & Accountancy
• Services
• Livestock
• Machinery
• Poultry
• Property, Land & Estates Management
• Sales & Marketing
• Software & Precision Technology
• Technical Trading & Purchasing

Requirements

• Where are you currently based? (required)
• Are you eligible to work in the UK? (required)
• Do you have a full UK driving licence? (required)

Benefits

Given the importance of the role, it will have a competitive remuneration package that will include a farmhouse, farm vehicle and company pension along with 24 days holiday.