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Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence. We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers. Focused on a varied p

Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence. We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers. Focused on a varied portfolio, you'll work with organic, cereals, grass, cover crops and more. If you thrive on autonomy, value genuine relationships, and love being out on farm, this could be your next big move. What you'll be doing: Expanding grain and specialist crop contracts and purchasing across your region by increasing contracted area/tonnage. Building long-term grower relationships that really count by actively identifying business opportunities. Spotting commercial opportunities and feeding market insights back into the team. Negotiating prices, contract terms, and forward agreements. Providing expert on-farm support with confidence. Helping drive business development and future growth. You'll fit right in if you: Have 2+ years in ag sales, grain buying, or farm trading. Understand UK seed and grain markets. Are personable, proactive, and commercially sharp. Build trust easily and enjoy working with farmers. Think creatively and bring an entrepreneurial edge. What's on offer: Competitive industry salary + strong package Private healthcare Generous holiday allowance (plus Christmas shutdown) Family-friendly hours Hybrid working Full-time or part-time considered For more information, please get in touch with or give me a call on . Or apply below. JBRP1_UKTJ

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first-class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Manager to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives. THE ROLE: This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same. THE CANDIDATE: ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners) Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively Good attention to detail Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software Ability to work with people at all levels Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support Current driving licence THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence. We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers click apply for full job details

De Lacy Executive is proud to be exclusively partnering with Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd, a long-established and forward-thinking leader in the UK agri-foods sector, in the search for a Farm Trader Team Manager to lead and grow their South-West regional trading operation. This is a rare opportunity to join a business with deep roots in UK agriculture, a reputation for innovation, and a commitment to sustainable food security. Based at their Sparkford office in Somerset, this leadership role offers the chance to shape regional strategy, manage key partnerships, and drive commercial success across grain trading, seed and fertiliser sales, and farm input services. About the Role: As Farm Trader Team Manager, you will: • Lead and develop the South-West trading team, identifying growth opportunities and supporting team performance. • Manage strategic partnerships (e.g. Mole Valley) to strengthen collaboration and expand market reach. • Drive sales of grain, seeds, fertilisers, and other farm inputs, while promoting Bartholomews' full suite of services including grain storage, haulage, and marketing. • Champion sustainable farming practices, including low-carbon fertiliser solutions and the Xarvio carbon programme. • Collaborate with internal teams and partners to share insights, unlock opportunities, and deliver exceptional service to growers. Key Responsibilities: • Grow the South-West customer base and exceed commercial targets. • Support and mentor traders, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. • Promote Bartholomews' technical services, agronomy packages, and R&D initiatives. • Represent the company at industry events, trials, and forums. • Maintain accurate CRM records and identify actionable insights from sales data. About You: • Experience in farm trading, grain purchasing, or agricultural sales. • Strong leadership and relationship-building skills. • Commercially driven with a deep understanding of UK agriculture. • Knowledge of fertilisers and crop nutrition is advantageous. • Agricultural qualifications (e.g. degree/diploma) preferred but not essential. • Full UK driving licence required. Why Join Bartholomews? • A great base salary + Company vehicle (Electric Charger contribution) • Pension Scheme 6.5% matched • Death in service benefit • EAP, Vehicle Scheme • Annual performance bonus • The ability to work for an independent business that have the needs of the customer at the centre of all they do. • A respected name in UK agriculture with over 140 years of heritage. • Industry-leading facilities and resources. • A culture of innovation, sustainability, and growth. • Opportunities for professional development including FACTS and BASIS qualifications. To apply: If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.

Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence. We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers. Focused on a varied portfolio, you'll work with organic, cereals, grass, cover crops and more. If you thrive on autonomy, value genuine relationships, and love being out on farm, this could be your next big move. What you'll be doing: Expanding grain and specialist crop contracts and purchasing across your region by increasing contracted area/tonnage. Building long-term grower relationships that really count by actively identifying business opportunities. Spotting commercial opportunities and feeding market insights back into the team. Negotiating prices, contract terms, and forward agreements. Providing expert on-farm support with confidence. Helping drive business development and future growth. You'll fit right in if you: Have 2+ years in ag sales, grain buying, or farm trading. Understand UK seed and grain markets. Are personable, proactive, and commercially sharp. Build trust easily and enjoy working with farmers. Think creatively and bring an entrepreneurial edge. What's on offer: Competitive industry salary + strong package Private healthcare Generous holiday allowance (plus Christmas shutdown) Family-friendly hours Hybrid working Full-time or part-time considered For more information, please get in touch with or give me a call on . Or apply below.

Join a leading UK specialist in seed and grain; a long-established, family-run business known for quality, innovation, and a strong industry presence. We're looking for a driven Farm Trader to grow our grain purchasing network, secure forward contracts, and build strong partnerships with farmers nationwide as they look to expand their national network of growers and customers. Focused on a varied portfolio, you'll work with organic, cereals, grass, cover crops and more. If you thrive on autonomy, value genuine relationships, and love being out on farm, this could be your next big move. What you'll be doing: Expanding grain and specialist crop contracts and purchasing across your region by increasing contracted area/tonnage. Building long-term grower relationships that really count by actively identifying business opportunities. Spotting commercial opportunities and feeding market insights back into the team. Negotiating prices, contract terms, and forward agreements. Providing expert on-farm support with confidence. Helping drive business development and future growth. You'll fit right in if you: Have 2+ years in ag sales, grain buying, or farm trading. Understand UK seed and grain markets. Are personable, proactive, and commercially sharp. Build trust easily and enjoy working with farmers. Think creatively and bring an entrepreneurial edge. What's on offer: Competitive industry salary + strong package Private healthcare Generous holiday allowance (plus Christmas shutdown) Family-friendly hours Hybrid working Full-time or part-time considered For more information, please get in touch with (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed). Or apply below.

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first-class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Manager to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives. THE ROLE: This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same. THE CANDIDATE: ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners) Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively Good attention to detail Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software Ability to work with people at all levels Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support Current driving licence THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first-class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Manager to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives. THE ROLE: This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same. THE CANDIDATE: ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners) Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively Good attention to detail Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software Ability to work with people at all levels Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support Current driving licence THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Insurance Business Partner - Farming and Commercial A growth opportunity for commercial leaders Run your own fully operational insurance business with exceptional renewal rates Join a business with great future growth opportunities with no capital investment required Your drive and ambition are the only limits to your future earning potential Join a leadership team supported by an experienced business partner At NFU Mutual, we ve built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. From this respected platform we re now leveraging our heritage and expertise to protect the ever-evolving agriculture sector as well as a wider portfolio of commercial clients, from large £multi-million Corporates through to SME s and sole traders. As Partner in the Leek NFU Mutual Agency, you ll join a successful and well-established business with growth opportunities within commercial insurance, as well as playing a key role in the local farming community and supporting NFU members as a local Group Secretary. Hugely respected within the local community, you ll work with an experienced Partner and a knowledgeable team to support a diverse range of customers, setting the strategic direction and driving the future of the business. For more complex or unusual requirements, you'll have the support of the NFU Mutual Wholesale Broking and Outplacement team, who ll go out to the wider insurance markets to create bespoke insurance solutions for new and existing clients. This is a self-employed opportunity that comes with a loyal client base with renewal rates of over 95%; prospects of significant and sustained new business growth; plus, the support and backing of one of the UK s most trusted insurers. Your experience and commercial flair Supported by an experienced Partner, you ll be part of the agency leadership team. You ll have: Experience of consultative sales and new business development Experience of inspiring teams, to drive towards a common goal Commercial flair and strategic direction with local/regional business awareness across industry A customer ethos that places new and existing clients at the heart of the business In addition to your business leadership skills, a personal interest in rural affairs or the local farming community will help your credibility further, given the core nature of the agency s business. NFU Group Secretary The National Farmers Union (NFU) represents the voice of agriculture up to the highest levels, on both national and international platforms. For more than 110 years, the NFU and NFU Mutual have enjoyed a close relationship, working together to provide a first-class service to the farming and wider rural community. As an NFU Group Secretary you ll play a major role at the heart of your local farming community. You'll champion the interests of local farmers, arrange local meetings and events, recruit and retain members and keep them up-to-date on agricultural policy. With full backing from the NFU, you ll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media. Combining your duties as an NFU Group Secretary with your work as an Agent of NFU Mutual gives you the chance to make the most of new opportunities for your agency, as well as introducing what the NFU and NFU Mutual have to offer to a wider audience. The roles are intrinsically linked. Rewards and Support As a self-employed Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency, you ll have a 1st year estimated OTE of up to £60k, with genuine prospects for growth. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, as a Partner of the Leek NFU Mutual agency you ll benefit from: A sizeable and ready-made renewal book. Future earnings growth potential thanks to the agency s growth prospects. Your drive, ambition and vision are the only limits to your future earning potential. Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it s your business to run, you ll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more. Apply now This is a best of both worlds opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business. If you're interested in this Agent opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible. Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Insurance Business Partner - Farming and Commercial