Assistant Farm Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Farm Manager to join our client on a well-established, family-owned estate in Devon, specialising in premium Angus beef production. This role offers a clear pathway to Farm Manager as the current manager plans to retire within two years.

The ideal candidate will have a strong livestock background, ideally from the beef or dairy sector, and practical grassland management experience. They must be comfortable overseeing day-to-day farm operations while also handling farm planning, budgeting, and grant applications. This is a hands-on role with team leadership responsibilities, requiring someone who can work alongside the team while stepping into a managerial position.

The role includes:

• Daily livestock management, herd health, and welfare.
• Grassland and cropping management.
• Implementing the agreed farming policy, reporting to the Farm Manager.
• Farm planning, budgeting, and grant applications.
• Supervising and supporting the farm team.
• Maintaining and improving Health & Safety standards across the farm.

The offer:

• £40,000–£55,000 salary (DOE) + accommodation.
• Opportunity to progress to Farm Manager within two years.
• Supportive environment with mentoring from the current manager.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced stockperson or herd manager looking to step into farm management.