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Susan's Farm CIO; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Susan's Farm CIO in the United Kingdom operates across two sites spanning about 140 acres and farms a suckler herd with pedigree English Longhorn cows, plus sheep and poultry. The role involves independent site work, stock checks, animal care, and maintenance to keep facilities and pastures in good order while adhering to organic and Soil Association standards.

Beyond routine farm tasks, there is the opportunity to engage with educational activities and adult groups, contributing to safe,

Responsibilities

• Carry out stock checks at both sites
• Identify and treat common ailments among cattle and sheep (lameness, flystrike etc.)
• In winter, line feed cattle and sheep at both sites
• Load and transport live animals in a trailer, including to abattoir
• Carry out farm repairs, for example to fencing, gates etc.
• Remove weeds and cut back overgrown vegetation using a mower / strimmer
• Support seasonal tasks: lambing, haymaking, tupping
• Contribute to keeping indoor and outdoor areas clean, tidy and secure
• Feed cats and chickens, collect and box eggs as required
• Work with the Farming Lead, education staff, external contractors and volunteers as required
• Report all safeguarding issues in line with organisational policies
• Follow organisational risk assessments and health & safety policies at all times

Job description

We are looking for a Livestock Farming and Maintenance Worker to join our team. You will work largely independently across our two sites of around 140 acres, which we farm as a tenant. Our current stock is a suckler herd of seven pedigree English Longhorn cows and 20 followers, plus a flock of 35 mule sheep, hens and a horse. We are certified organic to Soil Association standards and Pasture for Life accredited.

We sell our own meat through local markets and direct sales. In addition to farm work, there will also be the opportunity to work with one of our adult groups.

Site maintenance and farming support

• Carry out stock checks at both sites
• Identify and treat common ailments among cattle and sheep (lameness, flystrike etc.)
• In winter, line feed cattle and sheep at both sites
• Load and transport live animals in a trailer, including to abattoir
• Carry out farm repairs, for example to fencing, gates etc.
• Remove weeds and cut back overgrown vegetation using a mower / strimmer
• Support seasonal tasks: lambing, haymaking, tupping
• Contribute to keeping indoor and outdoor areas clean, tidy and secure
• Feed cats and chickens, collect and box eggs as required

Team and group work

• Work with the Farming Lead, education staff, external contractors and volunteers as required

Safeguarding and health & safety

• Report all safeguarding issues in line with organisational policies.
• Follow organisational risk assessments and health & safety policies at all times.