Estate And Farms Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute rural professional with a passion for farming and ambition to manage a diverse and progressive business comprising arable, environmental, two SSSIs, woodland as well as residential and commercial property interests. With a clear focus on responsible stewardship, the family will continue to seek new and innovative investment opportunities that ensure the estate's long-term sustainability.,

• Take both a strategic and hands-on role in optimising the current farming and wider estate operations, building strong relationships with partners and developing new income streams.


• Manage financial budgeting, appraisal and reporting across the different enterprises whilst working closely with the owners and Finance Director to deliver long-term growth.


• Lead and develop the team whilst engendering a creative and inquisitive approach that focuses on team-work and joint accountability. Promote the family's values and protect the estate's character.


• Act as an ambassador for the business across the local and wider community whilst managing external stakeholders including consultants and local authority representatives.
  
  Energetic, tenacious and hands-on leader with a clear track record of delivering a positive operational and financial impact, ideally spanning both farming and wider estate enterprises. Enjoys autonomy and taking responsibility.


• Strong financial and budgetary experience with the ability to think strategically. Should possess the flexibility and determination to see demanding and long-term projects through to fruition.


• Passionate and excited by the future development of UK agriculture with proven technical experience sought, including crop and soil management (agronomy).


• Committed team player with excellent communication skills who is comfortable working as part of a broader and dynamic family business with long-term custodianship at its core.
  
  What sectors do you have experience working in? required


Academic & Education
Animal Health & Nutrition
Arable & Agronomy
Crop Science & Nutrition
Dairy
Engineering
Environment & Ecology
Equestrian
Farm Work & Management
Food & Fresh Produce
Genetics & Breeding
Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
Financial & Accountancy Services
Livestock
Machinery
Poultry
Property, Land & Estates Management
Sales & Marketing
Software & Precision Technology
Technical
Trading & Purchasing

Where are you currently based? required
Are you eligible to work in the UK? required
Do you have a full UK driving licence? required