Farm Manager

Farm Manager

A rare opportunity has arisen for a practical and forward-thinking Farm Manager to run a progressive, mixed farming business in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Enterprise Scope

• Hops are a key focus, with continued investment with new picking and drying facilities. The farm is recognised as one of the leading UK growers.
• Cider apple orchards on contracts with well‑maintained orchards, modern harvesting and cleaning systems.
• Arable farming with strong emphasis on soil structure.
• 50‑cow herd of pedigree Herefords plus followers with high health status.
• Beef fattening enterprise
• Christmas trees
• Environmental schemes and renewable energy (solar and biomass)

The Candidate

• Reporting directly to the owner, working closely with the hop and apple manager, and wider team.
• Requiring strong organisation, leadership, good communication, and attention to detail.
• Proven crop/horticultural management or assistant manager experience.
• Suckler herd experience.
• Interest in horticultural crops (hops and/or top fruit advantageous)
• Hardworking and self‑motivated.
• Used to doing budgets and costing.
• Committed to high standards of farming and environmental stewardship.

Competitive salary, Accommodation provided.

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