Arable Farm Manager at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Running day to day farm operations – and getting it right first time.
• Managing a multi-cultural team of 60 people.
• Ensuring high standard of work, adhering to best practice and tight timelines.
• Leading innovation, research and implementation of new technologies.
• Finding ways to increase the regenerative agriculture practices.
• Ensuring high levels of health and safety are maintained.
• Assisting with a comprehensive trial programme operated by an associated third party.
• Reporting and assisting with reports, including data collection and analysis where needed.

Qualifications:

• A BSc degree in Agriculture from a reputable University is required although we may consider closely complimentary academic qualifications for an exceptional candidate.
• Significant experience of large-scale arable operations is essential.
• Firsthand knowledge of and experience in operating large machinery and plant with modern software packages is important.
• Open mind to new cultures, methods and experiences is expected.
• The candidate must be practical, resourceful and technically proficient with an ability to keep machinery and farming operations moving in all conditions and in shifts where required.
• Highly motivated and self-reliant, the candidate must be able to work alone and at times in isolation.
• Open to new technologies and alternative farming practices.
• Additional qualifications such as First Aid, Health and Safety, Fire Safety would be an advantage.

Deadline for applications: 10/07/2024