Farm Director
Annual Salary £60,712
37 hours Per Week
We are a leading land based College with a 300 hectare mixed farm including arable, sheep, beef and pig enterprises. As an educational institution specialising in supporting the land based industries, the Farm is at the core of our activities.
We seek a highly professional business manager to take on the role of Farm Director accountable to the Principal and Board. The role with lead and support the work of the Working Farm Manager and their team.
The farm benefits from our status as part of the Institute of Technology with a full complement of cutting edge equipment, machinery and excellent partnerships with industry. This role is looking to the future with a focus on strategy, projects and business administration.
The postholder will also support our academic teams at our campuses in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and will provide lecturing support to Higher Education students. The College will support this aspect of the role with training and qualifications.
The successful applicant will have the expertise to act as the College’s lead practitioner in all aspects of agriculture and will have managed at a fully commercially accountable level. They will have proven people skills and will be able to demonstrate the achievement of high standards in all aspects of business performance and administration. A background of strong financial management and control, allied to technical knowledge and experience, will be essential.
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Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality and diversity ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. It is essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 35 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Christmas closure days – additional to holiday entitlement
- Free eye tests
To discuss this role please contact Bill Meredith, Principal & Chief Executive on 01964 553011.
Closing date: Monday 13th May Midday 12 noon
Interview date: 20th or the 22nd May
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
