The Opportunity: Ready to embrace a lifestyle change and escape to the stunning and serene countryside of rural France, blending your arable and livestock expertise whilst immersing yourself in the local culture and community! We are searching for a Working Farm Manager to manage the agricultural operation of a picturesque estate located in the South West of France. Working autonomously, you will manage the arable enterprise, running a crop rotation based on wheat, barley and sunflowers whilst leveraging your stockman skills to ensure the welfare of the livestock is maintained. Adopting a hands-on, practical approach you will relish the daily challenges, confidently managing the enterprise ensuring it runs seamlessly and efficiently. Enjoy the perfect blend of living and working in one of France's most beautiful rural settings. Your new life in rural France awaits!
The Company: A family owned, mixed farming estate nestled in beautiful rural France. The estate supports a mixed farming enterprise, consisting predominantly of arable land and a flock of sheep. A well-equipped business grounded with firm strong values of quality and excellence.
Role Responsibilities:
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Amanda on the details below.
The Company: A family owned, mixed farming estate nestled in beautiful rural France. The estate supports a mixed farming enterprise, consisting predominantly of arable land and a flock of sheep. A well-equipped business grounded with firm strong values of quality and excellence.
Role Responsibilities:
- To plan, manage and coordinate the planting, cultivation and harvesting of forage and arable crops
- To manage the daily farm activities, operating machinery and undertaking routine field work
- To maintain and manage the welfare of livestock including sheep, deer and goats
- To undertake basic stockmanship duties where necessary
- To maintain accurate farm records
- To ensure a clean and well-maintained work environment, facilities and estate at all times
- Previous experience in arable and livestock farming systems
- Proven knowledge and understanding of farming practices
- The ability to operate and maintain farm machinery
- The capacity to work autonomously and manage own time effectively
- Good livestock management and stockman skills
- The capability to handle farm administration and management tasks
- Highly organised, able to manage and resolve problems with positive outcomes
- A strong practical work ethic and “can do” attitude
- French speaking (or willing to learn)
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Amanda on the details below.
| Sector: Arable/ Livestock - Sheep | Role: Working Farm Manager | Location: South West France |
| Job Ref: CR 1992 | Contact: Amanda Latham | [email protected] 07939 853949 |
