Aspiring Bio-Energy Manager

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Full time
Location: Ludlow
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Job offered by: De Lacy Executive
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Category:
Do you have farming in your blood and have aspirations towards a career in Agri-business management? We’re looking for an all-rounder with strong arable farm experience, crop nutrition knowledge and a good head for business. If you’re a problem solver, a forward thinker, and have a desire to grow into a role, this family-run business can offer a clear career pathway with a large and diversifying AD unit in the West Midlands. Due to doubling production of digestate, the Business is looking to invest in a trainee to take on responsibilities to assist the Operations Manager. You will be mentored by the current Operations Manager, the Compliance Manager and the Farm Manager in all elements of the business. Whilst there will be a lot of variety in the role, you will initially focus on understanding the Bio-energy process, complying with environment and energy regulations, lab sampling, and developing business partnerships across the regional farming community. While a good prior knowledge of Organic Fertiliser is important, the successful candidate will benefit from a structured professional development programme including funded qualifications ( FACTS, WAMITAB ), exposure to all business functions and a wealth of experience from senior leaders. Responsibilities

Identifying potential new farming clients and developing strong relationships. Manage contracts with farmers for crop production and organic fertiliser application. Assist with lab sampling, government audits, and EA documentation. Prepare financial reports and budgets, and coordinate fertiliser spreading with managers, contractors, and the Environment Agency. Record digestate spread, maintain NVZ plans, and ensure staff training for fertiliser handling. Removal of the organic fertiliser solids from the solid separation building and taking to field. Manage the spreading of the organic fertiliser through liaison with the general and operations managers, local farm managers, spreading contractors, and the environment agency. Analyse soil for fertiliser needs and inspect crops for maturity and weather damage. You Will Have…

Degree in Agriculture or Biology is desirable. A fundamental understanding of farming people, priorities and processes. Technical Fertiliser Knowledge (FACTS not essential). Computer Literacy. Commercial acumen and solid grounding in business principles. Attention to Detail. Good communication skills. Entrepreneurial Mindset. For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to rupert.kettle@delacyexecutive.co.uk, thank you.

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