Farm Manager

Part of Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Farm Manager Salary £49,026 to £53,374 (depending on experience) Walford Farm is situated in a 500-acre estate, 15 minutes from Shrewsbury in Shropshire. We run a commercial farm with approximately 220 dairy cows, replacement youngstock and a small sheep flock, supporting students to develop their higher technical skills. We operate an established grass-based Autumn block calving system. The farm has invested in health monitoring and breeding systems and is a LIC monitor farm. Working to sustainable farm management principles, you will deliver excellent arable and livestock performance comparable with commercial benchmarks. You will manage livestock systems which demonstrate the very best in animal welfare practices. You will maintain high standards of estate maintenance and have an eye for detail to manage what is effectively a showcase farm. In addition to the day-to-day management of the farm, we are keen to continue developing the estate''s future potential. The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute ideas and strategic thinking around farm diversification opportunities and the future direction of the business, helping ensure Walford Farm remains innovative, resilient and commercially relevant. You will have excellent communication skills and the people skills necessary to manage the farm staff and to support high quality student learning on the farm. Large and high specification accommodation ..... full job details .....