Long-term careers in one of the country’s leading agribusinesses
Careers at Openfield
Openfield is always interested in hearing from qualified and ambitious candidates seeking secure, long-term careers in one of the country’s leading agribusinesses.
For general career enquiries, contact hr@openfield.co.uk
Openfield is proud to be Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. We are owned by over 4,000 British farmers who work to supply British grain to some of the biggest and most well-known British food and drink brands in the UK. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink.
Full Time: Farm Business Managers
Farm Business Managers to join our team across multiple regions, including the South, East, Midlands, North, and West.
Openfield is seeking Farm Business Managers to join our team across multiple regions, including the South, East, Midlands, North, and West.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a strong interest in agriculture who is keen to develop a commercial career within the UK’s leading arable farmer-owned co-operative.
A background in sales is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. You will play a key role within the team, working closely with our farmer members and internal colleagues to grow Openfield.
The Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
· Competitive salary
· 25 days’ holiday per calendar year
· Support from a knowledgeable and experienced team to help develop your career
· Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support and advice on health and wellbeing for you and your family
· Life assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 5%
· Company car or car allowance
· Private medical insurance
· On-site parking.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· A strong interest in the agricultural sector
· Sound commercial awareness and business acumen
· The ability to build strong, professional relationships with members and colleagues
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
· High levels of initiative, with strong planning and organisational skills
· Personal ambition, resilience, and tenacity to succeed in a sales-focused role
· A FACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential).
The Role
As a Farm Business Manager, your responsibilities will include:
· Developing a comprehensive knowledge of Openfield’s products and services
· Promoting, managing, and growing Openfield with existing and new members
· Maintaining a strong understanding of grain markets and advising members on appropriate risk management strategies
· Purchasing grain, oilseeds, rapeseed, and pulses from farmer members, including agreeing terms for grain storage and handling where required
· Advising on and selling seed, fertilisers, and other inputs and services, while identifying new sales opportunities
· Building strong working relationships with experienced commercial managers to develop both technical and commercial expertise
· Working closely with colleagues to identify opportunities, support joint working, and strengthen member relationships
· Actively prospecting for new members and business opportunities.
About Openfield
Openfield is Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. With a turnover of around £500 million, we are owned by around 4,000 farmers and work with thousands more to supply some of the UK’s biggest and most recognisable food and drink brands.
Job Type: Full-time
If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details about the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood and attach you CV by email: sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk
Harvest Temporary Vacancies: Seed Plant Operatives
Full time fixed term contracts over summer 2026 harvest
Are you a student looking for work experience in the agricultural sector during your summer holidays? Or are you looking for a great full-time temporary job over the summer or do you know someone who is?
If the answer is ‘yes’ then get in touch with us about our Seed Plant Operative roles.
Roles and Responsibilities as a Seed Plant Operative:
• Filling and packing seed orders as they come in
• Ensuring the Seed Plant is cleaned down between varieties
• General warehouse work.
Who are we looking for?
• Availability from mid-July to mid/end September 2026 (possibly into October depending upon harvest)
• Able to work flexible hours as part of a team
• Good communication with a positive attitude and approach to learning new skills
• Forklift truck driving license would be of benefit but not a necessity.
What’s on offer?
• Competitive hourly rate
• Free tea, coffee and fruit available on site
• Outdoor seating/indoor comfortable rest room to enjoy on your breaks
• Hands-on experience in our lab and warehouse
• Full training will be given by our friendly team.
Interested? Send your cv to HR@openfield.co.uk or for an informal discussion please call Chris Bates (Planning & Logistics Manager) on 07860 362963.
Closing date for applications is 30 May 2026.
Openfield offers all colleagues:
An excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Training and Development including Online Courses
We’re also positive about Mental Health and are a Mindful Employer
