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 total
• A strong mix of vegetable production, cereals (organic & conventional) and environmental schemes
• Supplying major retailers, alongside smaller wholesale and direct-to-consumer routes
• Heavily invested in sustainability, water efficiency, renewables and agri-tech trials
• Forward-thinking, well-resourced, and not afraid to trial new crops or ideas on a small scale

What You'll Be Doing

You'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 records
• Supporting trials of new crops or varieties when the market demands it
• Working alongside agronomists, compliance teams and senior management

This is a role for someone who enjoys:

• Crop walking and spotting what others miss
• Thinking about varieties, soils and performance
• Balancing planning with reacting to what the season throws at you
• Leading people clearly and calmly during busy periods

What They're Looking For

You'll likely have:

• Solid, hands-on experience in vegetable production
• Confidence managing people in the field
• A good eye for crop health, pests and field detail
• An understanding of audits and retailer standards (even if you're not the expert)
• The confidence to work independently but collaboratively

What's in It for You

• £40-50k salary - dependent on experience
• Company vehicle
• Accommodation provided or an accommodation allowance

What's Next?

If you're an experienced, practical grower who wants more responsibility without being stuck behind a desk - and you're excited by vegetables, innovation and variety - this is a role well worth exploring.

For an informal chat, please call Emily on 01780 480530, email emily@morepeople.co.uk or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.