Working Farm Manager

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking farm manager to manage a 2,200 acre family farm in the heart of the Cotswolds. The successful candidate will work alongside the estate owner and two neighbouring farms with which there is a machinery sharing arrangement. Location: near Cirencester. The farm predominantly grows arable crops moving towards regenerative farming with a key focus on conservation. There is a tenant on part of the grassland running a pedigree Dexter suckler herd and a sheep grazier occupies further grassland along with spring cover crops. Applicants will have studied agriculture and have worked in a similar setting before. Applicants must have: • BASIS and FACTS • PA1 and PA2 spraying qualifications, plus PA4, SandG and PA6 • Telehandler certificate • Full knowledge of the Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive • Must be IT literate including experience of Gatekeeper software or similar software • Knowledge of livestock systems • Experience of overseeing staff, managing budgets and strong attention to detail Key rewards: competitive salary based on experience, 4 bed cottage in hamlet, council tax, Bupa, and contributary pension scheme. Please send covering letter and CV to You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
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