Senior Farms Manager

Posted 12 hours 18 minutes ago by Lord Rayleighs Farms

Permanent
Not Specified
Primary Industry Jobs
Essex, United Kingdom
Job Description

LORD RAYLEIGH'S FARMS

TERLING PLACE ESTATE, ESSEX

The Role

A rare opportunity to lead the operations of one of the country's foremost mixed-use farming companies, managing 23,000 acres of Essex and Norfolk.

The Farms

The landholding includes:

1. 9,000 acres of combinable arable cropping + 300 acres of pre-pack potato production

2. 400 acres of permanent grassland

3. 1,000 acres of woodland, reservoirs etc

4. 12,300 acres of sheep grazing (via a Joint Venture tenancy) near Thetford, managing a flock of 5,000 Beaulah Ewes and 8,000 lambs.

The successful candidate will be supported by a skilled team of 17 employees

The Candidate

1. A relevant agricultural degree or equivalent qualifications

2. A minimum of 10 years' experience in Farm Management

3. A strong commercial acumen and a dynamic, forward-thinking approach

4. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

5. Strong IT proficiency, with experience in modern farm management software and data systems

The Package

A competitive remuneration package is available, commensurate with experience. Accommodation will be provided to suit the successful candidate's requirements.

How to Apply

Please apply initially with a covering letter, CV and initial questions to Robert Wild

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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