Annual Salary
£16,000 to £37,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Farm secretaries are responsible for the day-to-day running of the business side of farms.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm; flexibly
There will be
18.7% fewer Farm secretary jobs in 2027.
As part of your day-to-day duties you could:
You could work in an office, from home or on a farm.
You can get into this job through:
You may find it useful to do a college course in a relevant subject like a:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through a Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or an Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships can take up to 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly for jobs. Employers will usually ask for GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.
You'll also need experience of office administration and knowledge of bookkeeping.
You could take a training course through a professional body like The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators.
You can take these courses whether you're working in the farming industry or are looking for a change of career.
An understanding of farming or rural life will be helpful, particularly if you've lived or worked on a farm before.
You can find out more about working as a farm secretary through The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators.
With experience, you could become a farm manager.
You could also move into other types of rural business, like stables or countryside management, or use your business and administrative skills in other industries.
You'll need: