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Albert Bartlett
Albert Bartlett

Farm Manager- Jersey Royals

Rotherham On-site 5-10 yrs exp
Farm managementLeadershipBudgetingForecastingAgronomy

Requirements

Candidates must have proven leadership experience within an agricultural environment and strong commercial and financial awareness. Possession of BASIS or FACTS qualifications is considered desirable, along with experience in large-scale arable farming.

Job Description

Farm Manager

Jersey, Channel Islands | Full Time | Permanent

The Jersey Royal Company is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead our farming operation and oversee the growing and harvesting of our world-famous Jersey Royal potato crop.

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you'll be responsible for delivering crop quality, yield, productivity and financial performance while leading a large farming team and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all farming activities from planning through to harvest.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts and operational performance.
  • Oversee land use, crop programmes, seed management and agronomy plans.
  • Lead and develop farming teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Coordinate closely with sales, packing and support functions.
  • Drive Health & Safety, compliance and environmental standards.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and yield. [Farms Mana...March 2023 | Word]

  • Proven leadership experience within a farming or agricultural environment.
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in potatoes, root crops or large-scale arable farming would be advantageous.
  • BASIS / FACTS qualifications are desirable.

  • At Albert Bartlett, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses, we're proud of our heritage, our values, and the opportunities we create for our employees.
  • Career Development & Progression
    We are committed to developing our people, with opportunities for training, learning, and internal promotion across the business.
  • Competitive Pay
    A rewarding salary package that recognises your skills and contribution.
  • Employee Discounts
    Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.
  • Free On-Site Parking
    Convenient and secure parking available at our sites.
  • Supportive Team Environment
    Work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
  • Job Security & Stability
    Join a well-established and growing business with a long-term commitment to its people and future.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support
    Access to initiatives and resources that support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Farm managementLeadershipBudgetingForecastingAgronomyCrop managementSeed managementHealth and safetyComplianceFinancial awarenessCommunicationOrganizational skillsDecision makingArable farming