Working Farm Manager

Working Farm Manager

Circa £43,000 per annum (depending on experience) Full-Time

Bishop Burton College is seeking an experienced, forward thinking manager for its 360 hectare mixed farm, supporting students to develop their higher level technical skills. The new post-holder will be well-supported and this opportunity would suit someone who wishes to fast-track their farm management career.

You will have excellent arable and livestock husbandry skills, together with a sound understanding of business management, farm records and accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the use of the latest precision agriculture technologies which come with the college’s status as an Institute of Technology.

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.

You will have excellent communication skills and the people skills necessary to effectively manage the farm staff team and to support student learning on the farm.

Family living accommodation is available on campus.

To discuss this role please contact Bill Meredith, Principal & Chief Executive on 01964 553011.

For more information visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/current-vacancies

To apply you can either;

Forward your CV and covering letter by the closing date to human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk

or

Visit our website:

www.bishopburton.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/current-vacancies and download the application form and job description with the person specification. E-mail your completed application form to the HR Team, by the closing date to: human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk

You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.

If you have any queries please contact the HR Team at the above email address or telephone 01964 504190.

Closing date: 30 June 2021

Interview date: W/C 12 July 2021

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all .