Agriculture and Environment Supervisor

Bridgend College; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend College is seeking an Agriculture and Environment Supervisor to join our hands-on farming and teaching team in Bridgend. This full-time role (37 hours per week) combines farm management with student mentorship on our 66-hectare estate, helping to inspire the next generation of farmers.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture, have practical farm experience, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture.
• Hands-on experience in agricultural land, grassland, and crop management, livestock care, and machinery operation.
• Knowledge of SSSI regulations, digital record keeping, and Health & Safety standards.
• Strong communication, organisation, digital record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with young people and maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Digital record-keeping

Problem-solving

People-focused

Education

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture

Job description

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Our recruitment pages are available in Welsh by clicking on the Welsh button and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. It would be really helpful if you could indicate if you would prefer correspondence from the HR team in the medium of Welsh or English, by completing the language correspondence question on the declaration page when applying for a role with the College.

Job title; Key words; Salary band.

Salary Salary Scale 6: £34,204 - £36,536 per annum

Basis Full time

Job profile for Agriculture and Environment Supervisor

Location: Bridgend 18/10/2026

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Job details

Salary Salary Scale 6: £34,204 - £36,536 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Date posted 02/10/2026

Job reference REQ01241

Job description

Agriculture and Environment Supervisor

Salary Scale 6: £34,204 - £36,536 per annum

Full Time (37 hours per week) and Permanent

Are you passionate about agriculture and want to shape the next generation of farming talent?

At Bridgend College, we aren’t just teaching the future of agriculture - we’re living it. Across our 66-hectare (160-acre) estate, we run a thriving, hands‑on learning environment. We are looking for an experienced agricultural professional to step into a dual role that combines farm management with student mentorship.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualifications: Minimum of a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture.
• Experience: Hands‑on experience in agricultural land, grassland, and crop management, alongside flock management, general livestock welfare (sheep, cattle, pigs), and machinery operation and maintenance.
• Compliance: Knowledge of SSSI regulations, digital record keeping, and strict Health & Safety standards.
• Skills: Strong communication, organisation, digital record‑keeping, and problem‑solving abilities.
• People Focused: Experience working with young people, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of farmers?

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker and FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.

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