Post title: Farm Manager

Full time position

It is a requirement of the post to live on-site and accommodation is provided

Salary: £36,172.26 per annum (progressing to £38,377.50)

Based at our Brooksby Campus

A new opportunity has arisen at the College for a Farm Manager to join the team based at our working farm located within the grounds of SMB College Group’s specialist Land-based Brooksby Campus.

Our farm is diverse and at the forefront of sustainable farming. Join us at this exciting time in creating a leading example of regenerative farming techniques. Along with our heard of pedigree Hereford cattle we have a flock of North country mules and arable enterprise.

Working in this role you will be responsible for the livestock, grassland, arable contract and roll out of sustainable farming enterprises and along with the day to day running of the farm.

The successful candidate with have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work with young and upcoming future farmers. Passing on and imparting their own skills and behaviours onto our students. New plans to extend our farm buildings and create an excellent learning environment for our learners is at the heart of all our decisions.

You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

The SMB College Group is a highly successful FE college, formed of two merged and reputable colleges – Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. Specialising in land-based, technical, trade and creative arts, we provide an extensive curriculum from Agriculture to Animal Care, Construction to Sport, Hair & Beauty to Care. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby. SMB College Group work with some fantastic industry partners to ensure they provide the skills needed now and in the future.