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Job summary
A rural agricultural firm in Northamptonshire is offering an opportunity for a Working Farm Manager. This role includes managing a 2,000-acre farm with responsibilities for staff, crop production, and business promotion. Candidates should have leadership, financial management, and workshop skills. The position offers a competitive remuneration package including a farmhouse and pension, with 24 days of holiday.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must have financial skills to manage the farm budget.
- Must inspire and lead the farming team effectively.
- Must maintain all machinery in good condition.
Responsibilities
- Manage the farm and oversee two staff members.
- Promote the business by undertaking crop trials.
- Report on farm performance to the family.
Skills
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.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- 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.
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.
If you would like further information, please contact Richard Means on 07966 436174–and if you are interested in applying, please send your CV and supporting statement to grace.boswell@ceresrural.co.uk. Closing date for applications is 6thJanuary 2026.
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