Arable Farm Manager - Oxfordshire - £50,000 DOE + Accommodation + Company vehicle

Arable Farm Manager

Arable Farm Manager - Oxfordshire - £50,000 DOE + Accommodation + Company vehicle

The Job

A progressive and forward thinking farming business is seeking an experienced Arable Farm Manager to take responsibility for a large scale arable operation in Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, well invested farming enterprise with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and high performance crop production. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day to day operations while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the farm.

Key responsibilities include

• Full management of arable operations across a large scale farm
• Planning and delivering cropping programmes to maximise yield and quality
• Managing cultivations, drilling, spraying and harvesting operations
• Overseeing machinery use, maintenance and investment planning
• Leading and supporting farm staff and contractors
• Managing crop inputs including fertiliser, sprays and seed
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health & safety and assurance standards
• Working closely with agronomists and senior management
• Driving innovation, sustainability and best practice across the business

The Candidate

• Proven experience in arable farm management
• Strong technical knowledge of crop production and agronomy
• Experience operating and managing modern farm machinery
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and inputs
• Forward-thinking with an interest in sustainable practices
• PA1/PA2 (essential), BASIS (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

The Package

• Salary circa £50,000 DOE
• Accommodation available
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term opportunity within a progressive farming business

Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, .