Assistant Farm Manager - Somerset

Real Success; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to support farm operations and contribute to agricultural education. This role involves managing livestock welfare, assisting students, and ensuring safe farm practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in livestock management, effective communication skills, and a passion for hands-on education.

Benefits

Employee Reward Scheme

On-site gyms

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing livestock and a team.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willing to complete a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the husbandry and general welfare of farm animals.
• Support the delivery of practical agricultural lessons.
• Manage stock, equipment, and farm infrastructure.

Skills

Livestock management

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

£34,517 per year

Full time, 40 hours per week

Access to on-site gyms and an employee reward scheme

A rewarding role in a dynamic and respected educational environment

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience managing livestock and a team

· Be a confident communicator who enjoys working with young people

• Full UK driving license

Our Farm

Brymore Academy is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust and is a state boarding school for boys with a proud tradition of combining academic achievement with practical, hands-on learning. The Brymore farm is the largest school farm in the UK and consists of 50 head of cattle, 80 breeding ewes, 3 breeding sows, 50 chickens and 30 turkeys. The 20 dairy cows are milked twice a day and are calved in the autumn.

Our working farm is Red Tractor assured and is a core part of school life, offering students real agricultural experience and developing their sense of responsibility, confidence, and ambition.

Your Role

As the Assistant Farm Manager, you will support the Farm Manager in ensuring the smooth and safe running of the farm, maintaining high standards of animal welfare, and contributing to the delivery of agricultural education across the school.

- Assist with the husbandry and general welfare of farm animals, including daily checks, feeding and assisting with milking, breeding and lambing.

- Managing stock, equipment, and farm infrastructure with routine maintenance and repairs

- Supporting the delivery of practical agricultural lessons and working with students in a hands-on setting

- Preparing and showing animals for local and county shows

- Spotting and treating any illnesses, raising any concerns with the Farm Manager

- Adhering to all health & safety protocols, ensuring the right farm compliance and legislation is in place

- Keeping basic records and compliance up to date

- Contribute to events such as Open Days, Lambing Days, and community shows, ensuring the farm is a welcoming and engaging environment.

The right person will:

- Demonstrate previous experience with livestock and general farm operations

- Have a passion for working with young people and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment

- Be organised, proactive, and a natural problem-solver

- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and animals alike

- Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and holidays as part of a rota

- Hold a full UK driving license

- Possess a valid UK Right to Work

- Be willing to complete a DBS check and referencing

- £34,517 per year, working 40 hours per week

- A rewarding role in a dynamic and respected educational environment

- An Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre

- Training and ongoing professional development

- Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support a good work-life balance.

- There is no accommodation with this role

This is an opportunity for you to give back to the industry and support the training of the next generation of UK farmers.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).