We are seeking a Farm Manager to lead all farming operations on a large-scale arable business spanning over 6,000 acres in Cambridgeshire.
The farm produces combinable crops and operates at significant scale, with a strong focus on performance and efficiency.
This ambitious business has continued to grow in recent years, expanding its acreage and building a sizeable contract farming operation alongside its own farming. Ongoing investment across the business includes a modern, well-maintained fleet of machinery and significant investment in grain storage facilities.
As Farm Manager, your role will focus on overseeing day-to-day farming operations, managing the farm team and maximising crop yields. While there will be a small amount of paperwork, the majority of administrative and financial work is handled by the farm secretary and the owner.
As such, we are looking for a practical, hands‑on manager who can cover all roles on the farm and lead by example. This opportunity would suit an experienced Farm Manager, or someone with proven people management responsibility on a large-scale UK operation.
The role
* Management of all farm operations across 6,500 acres of arable cropping
* Team leadership and performance management
* Take a hands‑on approach to management including covering machinery operation where required
* Liaising with agronomist
* Purchasing inputs and consumables
* Record keeping, updating Gatekeeper and operational admin
* Work closely with the farm owner, contributing operational insight and practical input to farm strategy and capital investment discussions
* Ensure high levels of health and safety and compliance with farm assurance
* Recruitment and workforce planning
* Exploring and managing farm diversification ventures
About you
* Strong track record in a farm management position
* Leadership skills and previous people management experience
* Hands‑on approach to farm management
* Takes initiative to identify and resolve problems efficiently
* Competent machinery operator capable of covering all roles on the farm including spraying
The Package
* Competitive salary reflective of skillset and experience
* 5 bedroom property with garage, stables and paddock
* Farm truck
* Laptop and phone
* Pension
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