Senior Herdsperson – Regenerative Farming - Dairy Sheep – Spain – Basic Salary Circa €60,000 + [...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A unique opportunity exists for a Senior Herdsperson to lead the regeneration of a farm in Spain, focusing on a sustainable dairy sheep operation. This role entails establishing management protocols, ensuring animal welfare, and expanding into cheese production, while also benefiting from a fully refurbished farmhouse and growth opportunities in a flagship regenerative project.

Servicios

Fully refurbished 3-bedroom farmhouse

Full autonomy and long-term growth potential

Formación

• Experience in dairy sheep or goats management preferred.
• Ability to develop herd management protocols.
• Capability to work independently and lead farm operations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage a pasture-based dairy sheep operation.
• Establish herd management protocols and oversee animal health.
• Promote sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Conocimientos

Practical experience with livestock

Strong knowledge of pasture-based farming systems

Hands-on experience in herd care and management

Proactive farm management mindset

Passionate about sustainable agriculture

Descripción del empleo

Senior Herdsperson – Regenerative Farming - Dairy Sheep – Spain – Basic Salary Circa €60,000 + Newly Refurbished 3 Bed Farmhouse

The Job :

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Herdsperson or Farm Manager to lead the regeneration of a newly acquired farm in Spain. The successful candidate will develop a pasture-based dairy sheep operation, with 700–1,000 head planned over the next 18–24 months. Responsibilities include establishing herd management protocols, overseeing animal health and welfare, and promoting sustainable, regenerative farming practices. The project will eventually expand to include cheese production facilities, offering additional growth opportunities.

The Company :

An innovative agricultural business focused on acquiring and regenerating farms with an emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity. This role marks an exciting new chapter for the company's Spanish operations, with the opportunity to influence the farm's direction, systems, and success from the outset.

The Candidate :

• Practical experience with livestock – preferably dairy sheep or goats; open to dairy cows or mutton sheep
• Strong knowledge of pasture-based, non-intensive farming systems
• Hands-on experience in herd care, breeding, feeding, health monitoring, and pasture management
• Proactive farm management mindset – capable of planning and building a farm from scratch
• Passionate about sustainable and regenerative agriculture
• Confident working independently and leading as the operation expands

The Package :

• Salary circa €60,000
• Fully refurbished 3-bedroom farmhouse included
• Full autonomy and long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to lead a flagship regenerative agriculture project

To apply, please email your CV to Claire Morgan, Global Recruitment Director, at : .

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