Livestock Manager: Regenerative Beef & Sheep Lead

Raby Estates; North East; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Estate accommodation

Vehicle included

33 days holiday

Job summary

Raby Estates seeks an experienced Livestock Manager to lead and develop the beef and sheep enterprises at Raby Home Farm. You will oversee the Longhorn herd and sheep flock, driving improvements in health, welfare and productivity while integrating regenerative grazing methods.

You will work with the Farm Management Consultant and Estate teams to deliver Farm to Fork experiences, connect farming with visitor activities, and ensure high standards of livestock management across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Proven livestock management experience.
• Strong practical farming skills and knowledge of livestock husbandry.
• Ability to lead and motivate a livestock team.
• Excellent communication skills for a public-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the Longhorn herd and sheep flock.
• Improve animal health, welfare, productivity and performance.
• Develop regenerative grazing and grassland practices for soil health and biodiversity.
• Manage the livestock team, contractors, resources and priorities.
• Maintain livestock records and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Develop Farm to Fork products and visitor experiences linked to farming.

Skills

Livestock management

Team leadership

Grassland management

Animal health & welfare

Job description

Raby Estates seeks an experienced Livestock Manager to lead and develop the beef and sheep enterprises at Raby Home Farm. You will oversee the Longhorn herd and sheep flock, driving improvements in health, welfare and productivity while integrating regenerative grazing methods.

You will work with the Farm Management Consultant and Estate teams to deliver Farm to Fork experiences, connect farming with visitor activities, and ensure high standards of livestock management across the enterprise.