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

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Santa Cruz de Tenerife; Presencial; EUR 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Herdsperson to lead the regeneration of a dairy sheep farm in Spain. This role involves establishing a pasture-based operation, managing herd health and expanding into cheese production. With a competitive salary of €60,000 and a refurbished farmhouse, this position offers growth and influence in sustainable agriculture.

Servicios

Refurbished 3-bedroom farmhouse

Full autonomy and long-term growth potential

Opportunity to lead a flagship regenerative agriculture project

Formación

• Practical experience with livestock – preferably dairy sheep or goats.
• Strong knowledge of pasture-based, non-intensive farming systems.
• Hands-on experience in herd care, breeding, feeding, health monitoring.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a pasture-based dairy sheep operation with 700-1,000 head.
• Establish herd management protocols and oversee animal health.
• Promote sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Conocimientos

Livestock management

Pasture management

Breeding and feeding

Animal health monitoring

Sustainable agriculture

Farm planning

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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