Agricultural Contracting Director

3 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Frontier Agriculture Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Contracting Manager to join our team at Frontier Agriculture Limited, based in Ingham on a permanent, full-time basis.

As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing and leading our contracting services team, with depots in Norfolk and Lincolnshire. You will lead a team of 12 people and local on-site supervisors, providing crop protection applications, fertiliser applications, potato fogging, and tuber treatment services.

The successful candidate will have a passion for agriculture, ideally with previous experience of farm management, people management, and machinery. They will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with budgets and P&Ls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Health & Safety and wellbeing of staff on and off site
  • Line Management of the contracting team
  • Link to existing growers utilising Frontiers contracting services
  • Promoting new business through relationships with growers, agronomists, and product lines
  • Liaising with machinery manufacturers
  • Primary link to other product lines involved in contracting
  • Budget and P&L responsibility
  • Assisting with procurement of prescribed chemistry and fertilisers

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  • 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
  • Dedicated Learning & Development team to support your career
  • Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hour support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing
  • Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
  • Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme, and free eye test vouchers

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the arable farming sector
  • Knowledge of farm machinery and operations
  • Knowledge of working with budgets and P&L
  • Proven leadership and management skills
  • Good understanding and use of Microsoft programmes
  • Excellent communication skills

Working for Frontier Agriculture Limited

We are a successful and growing business, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion. We are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to be ranked by the Great Place to Work institute in the top 30 UK best large places to work.

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity, encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.



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