Full-Time Farm Service Manager

5 days ago

Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom The Openfield Partnership: More Than Just Grain Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Company Description:

The Openfield Partnership, Britain's only national grain marketing and arable inputs cooperative, is owned by 4,000 farmers dedicated to providing quality arable crops. Since its establishment in 2008, and rooted in over a century of agricultural history, Openfield has become a leader in connecting farmers directly to the British food and drink industry with innovative supply chain solutions. Openfield is proud to support British agriculture, supplying some of the UK's most renowned food and beverage brands while ensuring optimal quality throughout the chain. With a commitment to service excellence, sustainability, and innovation, Openfield adds value to farmers and customers alike.

Role Description:

This key role plans and manages the execution of physical grain movement for Velcourt farmers, liaising with Farm Managers, Regional Farms Directors and Stores ensuring that all communication regarding grain movement and execution is accurate and timely.

To help build and maintain good working relationships, the successful candidate would be expected to visit Velcourt managed farms, attend regional meetings and relevant agricultural events as required.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of what it takes to deliver great service, have a great communication style, strong attention to detail, excellent time management and prioritisation skills and a proven track record of building good working relationships with key stakeholders.

Desired skills and experience:

  • Self-motivated to learn, develop and grow in the role to include completion of required training.
  • Excellent client relationship management abilities.
  • Organised and systematic approach to work.
  • Ability to engage with and work across a range of client-based teams with different levels of technical understanding, perspectives and needs.
  • Confidence in engaging with corporate clients with an ability to accommodate a range of different business cultures and perspectives.
  • Working knowledge of UK agriculture sector, or close equivalents including production, supply chains, policy and conservation, etc.
  • Self-starter and driven.
  • To be adaptable to changing client needs and responsive to short term challenges.
  • Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to finding solutions.
  • Adept at both supporting colleagues and team working at all levels.
  • Clear and engaging writing style, excellent verbal communication and the ability to present complex information in a user-friendly way.

If you're interested in applying, please email your CV to

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