Live-in Reserve Manager: Nature & Land Steward

DCHF; Pangbourne; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4x4 vehicle

Employer pension

Paid training

Rent-free farmhouse

Descripción de la vacante

The private charitable foundation seeks a Reserve Manager to run a 234-acre nature reserve near Pangbourne, West Berkshire. The role combines hands-on farming with conservation aims, including livestock management, working the woods, and maintaining the farmhouse and outbuildings.

You will live on a six-bedroom Victorian farmhouse rent-free, manage schemes with advisers, and be the local face of the project. Start early 2027, salary between £50,000 and £58,000.

Formación

• Several years' hands-on farm or land work with livestock responsibility.
• Confident with machinery (tractor/trailer, ATV, chainsaw, brushcutter) and willing to obtain certificates.
• Fencing, hedging and general estate maintenance to a good standard.
• Physically fit for heavy outdoor work in all weathers and able to work alone.
• Safety awareness and ability to keep relevant paperwork.
• Full driving licence.
• Willing to live on the farm and accept out-of-hours stock responsibilities.
• Interest in countryside and wildlife; desire to manage land for nature.

Responsabilidades

• Look after stock with daily checks and welfare records.
• Drive and maintain machinery (tractor, topper, trailer, ATV, etc.).
• Fence, hedge and ditch including gates and handling pens.
• Work the woods: coppicing, deer control, rides and new growth.
• Keep holding in order: tracks, gates, barns, yard; safety records.
• Look after the house and buildings: decorate and repairs; materials covered by Foundation.
• Run schemes: Countryside Stewardship and SFI; draft simple annual plan and budget.
• Be our face locally to neighbours, parish and visitors.

Conocimientos

Hands-on farming

Machinery handling

Fencing

Hedging

Physical fitness

Safety & record-keeping

Full driving licence

Residency on farm

Interest in wildlife

Educación

Land-based qualification

Descripción del empleo

The private charitable foundation seeks a Reserve Manager to run a 234-acre nature reserve near Pangbourne, West Berkshire. The role combines hands-on farming with conservation aims, including livestock management, working the woods, and maintaining the farmhouse and outbuildings.

You will live on a six-bedroom Victorian farmhouse rent-free, manage schemes with advisers, and be the local face of the project. Start early 2027, salary between £50,000 and £58,000.