Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Working Farm Manager Ready to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites? We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a leading horticultural consultancy. This isn't commercial production, it's a role where quality, precision and long-term stewardship matter far more than volume. Think: proper, hands-on farming with purpose. You'll be the person keeping the wheels turning, caring for orchards, protecting their longevity, and ensuring the site stays in peak condition for research, trials, DEFRA work and national collections. If you're the kind of farm manager who thrives outdoors in all weather, loves being trusted to get on with the job, and prefers a tractor seat to a desk chair, this one's for you. What You'll Be Doing You'll take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the site, planning and delivering all orchard operations with a blend of practical skill, smart decision-making and good old-fashioned graft. You'll schedule, execute and oversee all key tasks including planting, grubbing, cultivation, irrigation, pest and disease control, machine maintenance and harvest activity. You'll keep the farm compliant, sustainable, safe and running like clockwork. Most of the time, you'll be working solo (with occasional seasonal labour), so this role suits someone who's confident operating independently, managing their time and staying on top of both practical work and record-keeping. We're Looking For Someone Who Is An experienced top- and stone-fruit grower with deep hands-on orchard knowledge PA1/PA3/PA6 qualified (non-negotiable), PA2 qualified (desirable) Comfortable spending big chunks of the day on a tractor, including PTO equipment Skilled in irrigation, orchard husbandry, IPM and long-term orchard maintenance A natural self-starter who's used to working independently and managing a full workload alone Strong on organisation, record-keeping, planning and compliance Physically fit, weather-proof and happiest outdoors BASIS/FACTS, forklift tickets or additional qualifications = a huge plus Calm under pressure, decisive, practical and solutions-focused, someone who just gets things done This role needs a seasoned, confident, "seen-it-all" type fruit grower. Someone practical, resilient and ready to take charge of a site that requires real care and expertise. What's In It For You? Competitive salary Company vehicle Laptop & phone Annual salary reviews A role with long-term security and room to develop as contracts expand The chance to shadow the retiring Farm Manager, a highly experienced orchard specialist with 20+ years on site A respected organisation behind you, but full autonomy day-to-day Work that genuinely matters to the future of UK fruit growing Interested? If you're an experienced orchard professional looking for a role with freedom, responsibility and long-term stability, this could be the perfect next step. For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email 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.
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Working Farm Manager
2 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeJob DescriptionWorking Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites?We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on...
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Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeWorking Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites?We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Working Farm Manager
4 weeks ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeWorking Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites? We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Working Farm Manager
3 days ago
Kent, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time €35,000 - €45,000Working Farm ManagerReady to run a farm like it's your own back garden, with full autonomy, serious variety, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's most respected fruit-growing sites?We're recruiting for a Working Farm Manager to take on a unique, long-term position managing specialist top- and stone-fruit orchards on behalf of a...
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Farm Operations Supervisor
3 days ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Full timeFull Time - Faversham **Farm Operations Supervisor** **_ The company_** Edward Vinson Ltd. is based in the South East of England and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. Although strawberries were the sole target of the breeding program when it was...
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Farm Operations Supervisor
1 week ago
Faversham, United Kingdom Edward Vinson Full timeEdward Vinson Ltd. is based in the South East of England and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. Although strawberries were the sole target of the breeding program when it was initiated in 1986, the company has since developed strong raspberry, blackberry...
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Autonomous Farm Manager: Top
1 day ago
Faversham, United Kingdom MorePeople Full timeA leading horticultural consultancy is seeking a Working Farm Manager to oversee specialist orchards in Faversham, UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills, deep orchard knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and the chance for long-term security and development. Perfect...
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Senior Farming and Catchment Programme Manager
2 weeks ago
Kent, United Kingdom EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM Full timeJob DescriptionSenior Farming and Catchment Programme Manager The Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role.About Them:Our client is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. They...
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Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Wildlife Trust Full timeThe Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisation's...
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Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Wildlife Trust Full timeThe Trust offers hybrid working, with staff splitting their time between offices, reserves, visitor centres and some remote work, depending on their role. About us: Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more...
