Farm Manager

4Recruitment Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee the historic Home Farm at Temple Newsam Estate in Leeds. The ideal candidate will manage operations, deliver informative experiences for visitors, and ensure compliance with Government Documentation related to livestock and land. This role involves supporting educational opportunities and requires a passion for heritage and agriculture. Competitive hourly pay of £19.81 is offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the historic Home Farm as part of Temple Newsam Estate.
• Deliver safe and informative visitor experiences.
• Undertake operational management of livestock and land for fodder production.
• Support learning opportunities through work experience.
• Ensure Government Documentation compliance for land and livestock.

Job description

Farm Manager

Leeds

£19.81 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the historic Home Farm as part of Temple Newsam Estate.
• Deliver, in conjunction with colleagues, safe and informative visitor experiences to enable visitors to understand and enjoy the historic buildings, collections and livestock and their significance in the stories of Temple Newsam.
• Undertake the operational management of Home Farm livestock and land for fodder production in a manner sympathetic to the heritage site.
• Support the work of the Further Education learning opportunities on site (currently Leeds City College, School of Land and Animal Science) through the provision of work experience opportunities and managed participation in farm activities.
• Ensure that all Government Documentation relating to the land and livestock is compliant and completed in a timely manner. This includes but isn't limited to BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration and transportation documentation.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency