​Farm Manager

Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Food & Fresh Produce
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Contact name: Emma Ashmore

Contact email: Emma@agriFJ.co.uk
Job ref: 13910EA
Published: over 3 years ago

Farm Manager
Location: Northern Poland

The Company: 1,000ha farm including 200ha of high-grade seed potatoes. Newly established company that are part of a larger established group of international companies. They are a well-respected and highly reputable farming business who can offer exciting progression opportunities to the successful candidate.

The Industry: Agriculture, Farming, Fresh Produce, Management

Role Responsibilities:

  • Managing and motivating a team.

  • Overseeing operations and production of seed potatoes.

  • Preparation of sowing plans.

  • Modern farm machinery operation.

  • Quality control.

  • Preparation of a plant fertilisation and protection programme.

  • Organisation of own workload and organising the work of employees.

  • Preparation of the farm budget and responsibility for its implementation.

  • Preparing development plans for the farm, optimising revenues and costs.

  • Contribution to building the company's strategy.

  • Independence in decision-making within accepted plans and budgets.

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years' experience in a managerial position.

  • Agricultural or relevant degree.

  • People management skills.

  • Practical knowledge of cereal and rapeseed cultivation.

  • Knowledge of potato production.

  • Practical knowledge of fertilisation and use of plant protection products.

  • Open, communicative, motivated with the ability to motivate others, practical approach with excellent attention to detail.

  • Computer literate.

  • Cat B driver's license.

  • English and Polish speaking.

  • Keenness for further development.

The Package:

  • Competitive base salary and profit participation.

  • Ongoing training in agricultural production.

How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to; Emma@agriFJ.co.uk

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