Farm Manager

Ready to take the wheel of a truly impressive fresh-produce operation? I'm working with a long-established, second-generation family business that farms over 2,500 acres, runs its own state-of-the-art leek processing facility, and is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to help steer the next chapter of their farming success.

If you're commercially sharp, hands-on, a natural leader and happiest when you're balancing strategy with mud-on-your-boots fieldwork this one's for you.

This is a senior role with real influence. You'll be shaping crop strategy, leading a talented team, and driving the three big pillars the business is built on:
Crop quality. Operational efficiency. Sustainable profitability.

You'll be working across multiple crops, with harvests running 10 months of the year, so no two weeks ever look the same. You'll collaborate closely with the Farms Director, Operations Manager and wider technical, commercial and supply chain teams to keep the whole operation slick, productive and future-focused.

A few things you'll get involved in:

Planning and managing cropping programmes and rotations

Liaising with agronomists and driving agronomic excellence

Managing budgets, forecasts, KPIs and CAPEXPreparing for audits (LEAF, Red Tractor, Global

G.A.P.)Leading, coaching and developing a skilled workforce

Ensuring H&S, environmental compliance and DEFRA standards

Supporting long-term sustainability projects, soil health and carbon-reduction initiatives

An experienced Farm Manager who:

Has significant experience in large-scale fresh produce, horticulture or similar

Understands commercial crop production inside out Thrives in a mix of strategic planning and hands-on leadership

Is confident managing people, resources, budgets and audits

Knows the realities of winter harvesting and fresh-produce pressures

Enjoys autonomy and takes ownership of results

Communicates confidently with field teams, directors and external partners

Isn't afraid of long days, muddy boots and getting stuck in

Competitive salary + company vehicle

Join a stable, well-invested family business with big ambitions

A role with long-term growth, contracts are strong and expanding

Real succession potential as the next generation steps into the business

A chance to modernise, innovate and influence the future of the farm

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, drop me a message and let's talk. This is a fantastic role for a seasoned farm leader who wants real impact, real autonomy and a farm operation they can be proud of.

For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email or message me on Linked In. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.