Do you have farming in your blood and have aspirations towards a career in Agri-business management? We're looking for an all-rounder with strong arable farm experience, crop nutrition knowledge, and a good head for business.
If you're a problem solver, a forward thinker, and have a desire to grow into a role, this family-run business offers a clear career pathway with a large and diversifying AD unit in the West Midlands. Due to doubling production of digestate, the business is looking to invest in a trainee to assist the Operations Manager.
You will be mentored by the current Operations Manager, the Compliance Manager, and the Farm Manager in all elements of the business. While the role will be varied, initial focus areas include understanding the bio-energy process, complying with environmental and energy regulations, lab sampling, and developing business partnerships within the regional farming community.
While prior knowledge of organic fertiliser is important, the successful candidate will benefit from a structured professional development programme, including funded qualifications (FACTS, WAMITAB), exposure to all business functions, and mentorship from senior leaders.
Responsibilities
* Identifying potential new farming clients and developing strong relationships
* Managing contracts with farmers for crop production and organic fertiliser application
* Assisting with lab sampling, government audits, and EA documentation
* Preparing financial reports and budgets, and coordinating fertiliser spreading with managers, contractors, and the Environment Agency
* Recording digestate spread, maintaining NVZ plans, and staff training for fertiliser handling
* Removing organic fertiliser solids from the solid separation building and transporting to the field
* Managing the spreading of organic fertiliser through liaison with general and operations managers, local farm managers, spreading contractors, and the environment agency
* Analyzing soil for fertiliser needs and inspecting crops for maturity and weather damage
You Will Have
* A degree in Agriculture or Biology (desirable)
* A fundamental understanding of farming people, priorities, and processes
* Technical fertiliser knowledge (FACTS not essential)
* Computer literacy
* Commercial acumen and solid grounding in business principles
* Attention to detail
* Good communication skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset
For more information and an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Rupert Kettle at: [phone number or email placeholder]. Please send your CV (in Word format) and covering letter to [email placeholder].
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