Estate And Farms Manager

ESTATE AND FARMS MANAGER
STETCHWORTH ESTATE
- Attractive salary & benefits
- Cambridgeshire
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute rural professional with a passion for farming and ambition to manage a diverse and progressive business comprising arable, environmental, two SSSIs, woodland as well as residential and commercial property interests. With a clear focus on responsible stewardship, the family will continue to seek new and innovative investment opportunities that ensure the estate's long-term sustainability.
THE POSITION
Take both a strategic and hands-on role in optimising the current farming and wider estate operations, building strong relationships with partners and developing new income streams. Manage financial budgeting, appraisal and reporting across the different enterprises whilst working closely with the owners and Finance Director to deliver long-term growth. Lead and develop the team whilst engendering a creative and inquisitive approach that focuses on team-work and joint accountability. Promote the family's values and protect the estate's character. Act as an ambassador for the business across the local and wider community whilst managing external stakeholders including consultants and local authority representatives. THE CANDIDATE
Energetic, tenacious and hands-on leader with a clear track record of delivering a positive operational and financial impact, ideally spanning both farming and wider estate enterprises. Enjoys autonomy and taking responsibility. Strong financial and budgetary experience with the ability to think strategically. Should possess the flexibility and determination to see demanding and long-term projects through to fruition. Passionate and excited by the future development of UK agriculture with proven technical experience sought, including crop and soil management (agronomy). Committed team player with excellent communication skills who is comfortable working as part of a broader and dynamic family business with long-term custodianship at its core. May 2024
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