Job Description

Ready to take the wheel of a truly impressive fresh-produce operation? I'm working with a long-established, second-generation family business that farms over 2,500 acres, runs its own state-of-the-art leek processing facility, and is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to help steer the next chapter of their farming success.
If you're commercially sharp, hands-on, a natural leader and happiest when you're balancing strategy with mud-on-your-boots fieldwork... this one's for you.
The Role
This is a senior role with real influence. You'll be shaping crop strategy, leading a talented team, and driving the three big pillars the business is built on:
Crop quality. Operational efficiency. Sustainable profitability.
You'll be working across multiple crops, with harvests running 10 months of the year, so no two weeks ever look the same. You'll collaborate closely with the Farms Director, Operations Manager and wider technical, commercial and supply chain teams to keep the whole operation slick, productive and future-focused.
A few things you'll get involved in:
Planning and managing cropping programmes and rotations Liaising with agronomists and driving agronomic excellence Managing budgets, forecasts, KPIs and CAPEX Preparing for audits (LEAF, Red Tractor, GlobalG.A.P.) Leading, coaching and developing a skilled workforce Ensuring H&S, environmental compliance and DEFRA standards Supporting long-term sustainability projects, soil health and carbon-reduction initiatives
Who We're Looking For
An experienced Farm Manager who:
Has significant experience in large-scale fresh produce, horticulture or similar Understands commercial crop production inside out Thrives in a mix of strategic planning and hands-on leadership Is confident managing people, resources, budgets and audits Knows the realities of winter harvesting and fresh-produce pressures Enjoys autonomy and takes ownership of results Communicates confidently with field teams, directors and external partners Isn't afraid of long days, muddy boots and getting stuck in
What's in It for You
Competitive salary + company vehicle Join a stable, well-invested family business with big ambitions A role with long-term growth, contracts are strong and expanding Real succession potential as the next generation steps into the business A chance to modernise, innovate and influence the future of the farm
What Next?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, drop me a message and let's talk. This is a fantastic role for a seasoned farm leader who wants real impact, real autonomy and a farm operation they can be proud of.
For an informal chat, please call Emily on 01780 480530, email emily@morepeople.co.uk or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Company
MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we're a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.
Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

• Commercial
• NPD
• Operations
• Technical
• Growing
• Agronomy
• Engineering
• Finance
• HR, Admin & IT
• Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.
Find out more on our website at or call us on 01780 480530.
Company info Website Telephone 01780 480530 Location Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road,
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom
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