Farm Secretary
8AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST53%
NOT A FORECAST53%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Farm Secretary
Farm secretaries are the backbone of agricultural operations, ensuring that the daily functions of a farm run smoothly and efficiently. This role is vital in the UK, where agriculture plays a critical role in the economy and food security, making skilled secretaries essential for managing the complexities of modern farming.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Farm SecretaryIn this entry-level role, you will support the administrative functions of the farm, learning the ropes of farm management while gaining valuable experience in record-keeping and communication.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Farm SecretaryAs a mid-level farm secretary, you will take on more responsibility, managing complex records and financial transactions while overseeing junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.£24,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Farm SecretaryIn this senior role, you will lead the administrative team, develop strategies for efficient farm management, and play a key role in decision-making processes that impact the farm's success.£35,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Sustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Bioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,500 median
🎓Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£25,000 median
🎓Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£24,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
AgricultureUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeSustainable Land and Business ManagementUniversity of Newcastle Upon Tyne · DegreeBioveterinary Science with Science Foundation YearUniversity of Lincoln · DegreeEnvironment and Sustainability with Professional Placement YearThe Royal Agricultural University · DegreeAgriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry)Prifysgol Aberystwyth · DegreeAnimal SciencePrifysgol Aberystwyth · Degree