Farm Business Manager

As a result of the creation and development of a new business unit in Cornwall, Poplar Farming have an exciting new opportunity for a Farm Business Manager.,

• The role will lead the Poplar Farming Daffodil growing operation, in Cornwall and will take responsibility for all aspects of the day to day operation, across the various seasons of the calendar year.
• The role will head up a small management team at local level, while being part of a wider group that has support from sister operations across the UK.
• Responsibilities will include budget management, resource management and engagement with all local stakeholders, at all levels.
• The role requires dedication and attention to detail across the growing seasons.
  
  Suitable candidates will have had experience in growing horticultural crops to a high level of industry compliance, using modern equipment.
• They will have experience of leading operational teams in the field in a safe and compliant manner.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership, a high regard for safe and sustainable operating practises as well as a good level of commercial awareness.
DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT Mentoring and support with technical knowledge that is specific to daffodil growing will be part of the development of this new role.