Farm Director. Job in Lincolnshire Education

2 weeks ago


England, United Kingdom BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE Full time

We are a leading land based College with a campus in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire. Our commercial mixed-use farm spans 300 hectares, including 120 hectares of arable, 300 sows and gilts, 85 suckler cows and 300 sheep. We are focused on developing the farm to ensure that it is a sustainable business, which provides a learning resource for students and staff.

As an educational institution specialising in supporting the land based industries, the Farm is at the core of our activities and we aim to provide an innovation and knowledge transfer resource for our industry partners.

We seek a highly professional business manager to take on the role of Farm Director accountable to the Principal and Board. The role with lead and support the work of the Working Farm Manager and their team.

The Farm benefits from our status as part of the Institute of Technology with a full complement of cutting edge equipment, machinery and excellent partnerships with industry. This role is looking to the future with a focus on strategy, projects and business administration.

The postholder will also support our academic teams at our campuses in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and provide lecturing support to Higher Education students. The College will support this aspect of the role with training and qualifications.

The successful applicant will have the expertise to act as the College's lead practitioner in all aspects of agriculture and will have managed at a fully commercially accountable level, with proven people skills, and be able to demonstrate the achievement of high standards in all aspects of business performance and administration. A background of strong financial management and control, allied to technical knowledge and experience, will be essential.

Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality and diversity ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. It is essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.

Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free car parking
  • A range of on-site catering facilities
  • Optional health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
  • Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
  • Career development opportunities
  • Free will writing service
  • Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
  • Christmas closure days - additional to holiday entitlement
  • Free eye tests

To apply please send your CV to

If you have any queries please contact the HR Team at or telephone .

Closing date: Monday 13th May - Midday 12 noon

Interview date: 20th and/or 22nd May

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 and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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