Farm Manager

Farm Manager

£DOE, newly refurbished house and vehicle

The Cotswolds

Looking for a role with the autonomy you deserve?

Passionate about regenerative agriculture and ready to share your knowledge?

This 1,500-acre farm has new owners. They've got big plans for the future, and now they need you to implement them.

What's the role?

You'll be reporting to the owners of the business, but they're trusting you to make the day-to-day decisions. They are there to support, along with their land agent, so whilst you've got the autonomy you won't be left on your own.

Currently, this 1,500-ac operation is entirely traditional arable farming. The plan is to move this to regenerative farming practices, so you'll have the experience and hands-on knowledge of how to implement this.

This is a very hands-on role. You'll have one direct report on the farm, with seasonal workers at peak. You'll have no issues jumping on a tractor and spending your time on the ground.

As the operation diversifies, you'll be there to support and manage the introduction of livestock. They want to ensure their vision is put into action, so you'll know all about environmental schemes such as SFI and know how to put this into action.

As well as the hands-on side of the operation, you'll be the point of contact for external stakeholders. You'll be there to direct contractors, liaise with the land agent and build relationships with other key people.

On the wider estate, they also have woodland and a small amount of property which could be covered in your role.

You'll also be covering farm finances. You'll be supported in this, so even if you're not an expert we still want to hear from you.

What do I need?

You'll have experience in all aspects of arable farming. Ideally, your passion will lie in regenerative agriculture and your experience will match this.

Being hands-on won't phase you, and keeping busy on various different projects will excite you.

You'll know about environmental schemes from application to implementation.

You'll have had experience or exposure to livestock. Whilst this is a smaller part of the operation now, it's an aspect that'll fall into your remit as the business diversifies.

Ideally, you'll have some experience in managing a small portfolio of property. If this isn't something you've had the opportunity to do, we still want to hear from you.

Communication will come naturally to you. You'll be happy to manage a small team, as well as talking to various contractors and external stakeholders.

What's Next?

Please call me, Kieran on , or look me up on LinkedIn and message me there. I appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just send whatever you have.