Grouse Beatkeeper

Cawdor Estate; Cawdor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Highland sporting estate in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grouse Beatkeeper to manage daily duties across the grouse moor. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of grouse moor management and be reliable, practical, and able to work as part of a close-knit team. This permanent position offers excellent housing and a competitive salary, with opportunities to develop skills in land stewardship and habitat management.

Benefits

Excellent housing provided

Competitive package based on experience

Opportunity to develop skills in grouse moor management

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of grouse moor management.
• Reliable, practical, and comfortable in remote upland environments.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team.
• Strong work ethic and respect for estate practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day moorland duties across the grouse moor.
• Support grouse moor management in conservation standards.
• Work as part of a team to maintain high standards.
• Contribute to the upkeep of a historic sporting environment.

Skills

Understanding of grouse moor management

Reliable and practical

Ability to work in remote upland environments

Strong work ethic

Job description

Permanent, full time

Excellent housing provided. Salary commensurate with experience.

A well established Highland grouse moor is recruiting a Grouse Beatkeeper to join its estate team. This role suits someone with a solid grounding in grouse moor management who takes pride in high standards of work and wants to develop further within a respected sporting estate.

The role

You will carry out day to day moorland duties across an extensive Highland grouse moor. You will support grouse moor management in line with estate, sporting, and conservation standards. You will work as part of a close knit team with shared responsibility for the condition and presentation of the moor. You will follow established estate protocols and contribute to the upkeep of a historic sporting environment. You will take pride in detail, habitat management, and professional standards at all times.

Working pattern

This is a full time permanent role. Working patterns will reflect seasonal and sporting requirements. You will be part of a resident estate team.

What we are looking for

• You should have a sound understanding of grouse moor management.
• You should be reliable, practical, and comfortable working in remote upland environments.
• You should be able to work well as part of a small, close working team.
• A strong work ethic and respect for estate practices are essential.

What is on offer

• Permanent employment on a respected Highland sporting estate.
• Excellent housing provided as part of the role.
• A competitive package based on experience.
• The opportunity to develop skills and experience in grouse moor management.
• A role rooted in long term stewardship of land and habitat.

How to apply

Apply through Highland Jobs.