Arable Farm Manager – Oxfordshire
A progressive and forward thinking farming business is seeking an experienced Arable Farm Manager to take responsibility for a large scale arable operation in Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, well invested farming enterprise with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and high performance crop production. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day to day operations while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the farm.
Responsibilities
* Full management of arable operations across a large scale farm
* Planning and delivering cropping programmes to maximise yield and quality
* Managing cultivations, drilling, spraying and harvesting operations
* Overseeing machinery use, maintenance and investment planning
* Leading and supporting farm staff and contractors
* Managing crop inputs including fertiliser, sprays and seed
* Ensuring compliance with environmental, health & safety and assurance standards
* Working closely with agronomists and senior management
* Driving innovation, sustainability and best practice across the business
Candidate
* Proven experience in arable farm management
* Strong technical knowledge of crop production and agronomy
* Experience operating and managing modern farm machinery
* Previous team management or supervisory experience
* Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and inputs
* Forward-thinking with an interest in sustainable practices
* PA1/PA2 (essential), BASIS (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
Package
* Salary circa £50,000 DOE
* Accommodation available
* Company vehicle
* Ongoing training and development
* Long-term opportunity within a progressive farming business
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CPowell@agriRS.co.uk.
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