Farm Manager (turf and wild flower)- York - £50,000 - £60,000

Farm Manager (turf and wild flower) - York

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

We are recruiting for a Farm Manager to lead turf and wild flower production in York. The role requires strong horticultural expertise, commercial acumen and proven leadership in an agricultural setting. The successful candidate will manage day to day operations, drive production performance, uphold food safety and environmental standards, and continue to develop a specialist growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day farm operations across multiple production areas.
• Lead cultivation, establishment and maintenance programmes for turf and wild flower crops.
• Develop and implement growing schedules to maximise crop quality and yield.
• Manage and support farm staff, coordinate workloads and promote team development.
• Monitor crop performance, soil health, irrigation systems and environmental conditions.
• Plan and supervise harvesting, field preparation and seasonal farm activities.
• Ensure machinery, equipment and farm infrastructure are maintained effectively.
• Manage budgets, operational costs and production targets.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental and industry standards.
• Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Farm Manager, Growing Manager, Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience within wild flower horticulture, crop establishment and commercial growing operations.
• Good understanding of land management, cultivation techniques and sustainable farming practices.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating seasonal workloads.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, crop performance monitoring and environmental management.
• Strong organisational, planning and commercial decision making skills.
• Agricultural, horticultural or land based qualification desirable.
• Experience within turf production, amenity horticulture or specialist cropping advantageous.
• Machinery operation, maintenance and farm infrastructure management experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of environmental stewardship, biodiversity initiatives and sustainable land management desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role, and must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits and Package

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a respected and established horticultural business.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long term career progression prospects.
• Opportunity to lead a specialist turf and wild flower production operation.