Farms Director - Duchy College, Stoke Climsland - Salary: £40,000 per annum depending on experience - Hours per week: 48 - Weeks per year: 52 - Closing Date: 29 September 2024 - Interview Date: TBC

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the management team of Duchy College as Farms Director.
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As Farms Director, reporting directly into the College groups Exectutive Leadership team, you would be responsible for the full operation of the Duchy Stoke Climsland Estate. Duchy College is home to both the groups flagship Future Farm dairy facility and the prestigious Rural Business School. The college farm operates in balance between the educational and research needs of the college and its operation as a truly commercial enterprise.
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You will also have occasional strategic and alignment input within the colleges other two farming estates in Bicton and Rosewarne.
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The College farms are primarily a learning resource for a vast array of college students studying at all levels of further and higher education. The successful candidate would need to be able to manage the balance of educational need and commercial requirement, working very closely with the educational delivery teams and head of campus at Duchy College.
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In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the farm, the role of farm director will require you to think strategically and co - ordinate the farms with the most recent grant funding and research projects sought out by the Rural Business school.
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Duchy College, Stoke Climsland is located in the beautiful Tamar Valley with stunning views over Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and Kit Hill.
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Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate. Onsite accommodation may be available to rent if required.

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We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff." We have generous annual leave schemes including a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. We have flexible and supportive family friendly working practices with a range of contracts available, including term time only options. We have a range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
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The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
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Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals."
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No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.