Working Farm Manager
Annual Salary £46,076
Full-Time
Bishop Burton College is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking manager for its 300 hectare mixed farm, supporting students to develop their higher level technical skills. The new post-holder will be well-supported and this opportunity would suit someone who wishes to fast-track their farm management career.
You will have excellent arable and livestock husbandry skills, together with a sound understanding of business management, farm records and accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the use of the latest precision agriculture technologies which come with the college's status as an Institute of Technology.
Working to sustainable farm management principles, you will deliver excellent arable and livestock performance comparable with commercial benchmarks. You will manage livestock systems which demonstrate the very best in animal welfare practices. You will maintain high standards of estate maintenance and have an eye for detail to manage what is effectively a showcase farm.
You will have excellent communication skills and the people skills necessary to effectively manage the farm staff team and to support student learning on the farm.
Family living accommodation is available on campus.
Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality and diversity ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. It is essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Christmas closure days - additional to holiday entitlement
- Free eye tests
To discuss this role please contact Bill Meredith, Principal & Chief Executive on .
To apply please forward your CV and covering letter by the closing date to
Closing date: Monday 13th May
Interview date: 20th and/or 22nd May
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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