Farm Manager – Gloucester - £36,000 – £39,000

Farm Manager
Farm Manager – Gloucester - £36,000 – £39,000

The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands on Farm Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a diverse farming enterprise. Working closely with the Operations Director and wider management team, you will take responsibility for crop production, machinery management, compliance and the leadership of permanent and seasonal staff. This role also involves supporting a visitor facing farming environment, ensuring operations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities:
- Manage the day to day operation of crop production across the farm
- Plan and deliver annual cropping programmes, including irrigation, fertiliser applications and crop protection
- Ensure full compliance with agricultural legislation, assurance schemes and accurate farm record keeping
- Oversee the maintenance, servicing and management of farm machinery, equipment and tools
- Lead, organise, and develop permanent and seasonal farm staff
- Prepare customer facing farming areas to a consistently high standard
- Prepare agricultural grant and subsidy applications
- Monitor production costs and work alongside the finance team to maximise profitability
- Coordinate daily farming activities with other departments across the wider business

The Company:
A well established, family owned farming business operating a diverse agricultural enterprise with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The business combines commercial crop production with a visitor facing environment, offering a varied and rewarding role within a supportive team. Continued investment in the business provides excellent opportunities to contribute to its future development while working within a progressive farming operation.

The Candidate:
- Proven experience managing commercial crop production, including planning, machinery and agricultural compliance
- Strong knowledge of Integrated Crop Management (ICM), GAECs, SMRs and modern farming practices
- Experience leading permanent and seasonal farm teams with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confident managing machinery, agricultural inputs, budgets and operational performance
- Good IT skills, with experience using farm management or business software considered advantageous
- Relevant agricultural qualifications or practical experience, with PA certificates, forklift, first aid or chainsaw qualifications beneficial

The Package:
- Salary of £36,000 - £39,000 per annum DOE
- Opportunity to join a progressive and diverse farming business
- Varied role with significant responsibility and autonomy
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the long-term development of the business

Please email your CV to James Caspersen, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at JCaspersen@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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