The main responsibilities for this position include:

• Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead a team of over 20 full-time staff (and up to 1,000 seasonal staff) supported by the Farm Transport Manager, Farm Crops Manager and in-house recruitment/welfare team.
• You will manage the delivery of all operations in line with company Health and Safety requirements and ensure time critical operations are carried out on a 7 day/week basis.
• The role will cover aspects such as crop planning, staff management, safe-working implementation, cost analysis and direct oversight of all outdoor and field-based company operations.
• You will also have an input into the continued development of agronomy and production methods to maximise yield and optimise efficiency, whilst monitoring cost base and control.

Key Attributes:

Proven relevant experience in agriculture/horticulture; strong people management experience; ambition to learn, develop and progress inside a busy and highly seasonal operation; willingness to engage practically at all levels and ability to tackle varied farm/estate tasks; a robust sense of humour; confidence in dealing with outside agencies such as RPA, EA, local council, HSE and a full UK driving licence.

In return, you will benefit from a competitive remuneration package and development opportunities.