Assistant Farm Manager

I''m recruiting on behalf of a progressive, family-owned farming business that operates at serious scale, and they''re creating a brand-new Assistant Farm Manager role as part of their next phase of growth.This is not a graduate position. It''s a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up opportunity for someone who genuinely understands vegetables, enjoys being out in the field, and wants more responsibility without losing the practical side of farming.The Farm (in brief)Around 5,000 acres in totalA strong mix of vegetable production, cereals (organic and conventional) and environmental schemesSupplying major retailers, alongside smaller wholesale and direct-to-consumer routesHeavily invested in sustainability, water efficiency, renewables and agri-tech trialsForward-thinking, well-resourced, and not afraid to trial new crops or ideas on a small scaleWhat You''ll Be DoingYou''ll support the Farm Manager across planning and delivery of crop programmes - from rotations and planting schedules through to harvest and quality. You''ll oversee field teams during peak periods, monitor pests and disease, manage irrigation and weeding programmes, and ensure crops are delivered to spec.You''ll also be involved in:Audit awareness (retailer, organic, LEAF, Red Tractor)Maintaining accurate field and compliance recordsSupporting trials of new crops or varieties when the market demands itWorking alongside agronomists, compliance teams and senior managementThis is a role for someone who enjoys:Crop ..... full job details .....