Come and work with us

A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Velcourt team as a working farm manager on this 680 ha farm growing 510 ha of arable crops, including sugar beet. The balance is in environmental schemes and permanent pasture.

Duties include: 
•    Day-to-day management.  
•    A range of tractor driving duties including drilling, top dressing, spraying and sugar beet harvesting.
•    Liaison with agronomist to develop crop input plans.
•    Record keeping including Gatekeeper field records.  Records necessary for crop assurance.
•    Oversight of daily cross-compliance, health and safety and environmental schemes.

Applicant should be computer literate and familiar with GPS systems.

This is a role that can develop as the individual gains experience. Training will be provided.

A competitive package will be available, including a house in a village location.

To apply send CV and covering letter in strict confidence to jbaker@velcourt.co.uk.

For further information about the position contact Brian Redrup, Farms Director, on 07860 269948.
 

A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Velcourt team as farm manager on this excellent 1400 hectare arable farm, growing a range of combinable crops primarily for seed, as well as 200 ha of vining peas and 40 ha of seed potatoes. Responsible for the day to day running of the farm business including: developing and implementing operational plans, all aspects of crop production and agronomy, financial management including budgets and forecasts, reporting to - and liaising with - the farm owner, with the support and backup of the wider Velcourt management team.
Essential requirements:

•    Experience of managing a large scale unit 
•    A track record of consistently high achievement
•    BASIS and FACTS qualified
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills
•    Familiar with budgets/accounts/Gatekeeper software
•    Full driving licence

You will need to demonstrate a high degree of commercial awareness and an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities that present themselves to a business such as this and be able to contribute to the development of the rolling strategic plan.
  
You will receive on-going personal development, training and support as necessary.  A competitive salary and benefits package is provided and a house will be available, if required.

Applications and CVs should be sent in strict confidence to dcousins@velcourt.co.uk For further information about the position, please contact David Cousins, Farms Director, on 07918 627736