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

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Bilbao; Presencial; EUR 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading agricultural business is seeking a Senior Herdsperson to lead the regeneration of a newly acquired dairy sheep farm in Spain. This role offers the opportunity to develop a sustainable farming operation, oversee animal welfare, and influence the farm's growth from the ground up. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and a fully refurbished farmhouse as part of the package.

Servicios

Fully refurbished 3-bedroom farmhouse

Full autonomy in farm management

Long-term growth potential

Opportunity to lead a flagship project

Formación

• Experience with dairy sheep or goats preferred.
• Strong knowledge of non-intensive farming systems.
• Proactive mindset for planning and building a farm.

Responsabilidades

• Develop 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

Knowledge of pasture-based farming systems

Herd care and management

Sustainable agriculture practices

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 : .

J-18808-Ljbffr