Underkeeper - Chichester

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a unique and historic estate as an Underkeeper, assisting with shooting preparations and wildlife management amidst the stunning South Downs. This role is integral to delivering a safe and enjoyable shooting experience, requiring a passion for countryside sports and a strong background in gamekeeping.

Benefits

Onsite accommodation

Transport for business use

Dog allowance

Phone allowance

Free gym/health club membership

Company bonus scheme

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Strong, relevant experience ideally in gamekeeping or a land-based role.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Keeper with game shooting preparations.
• Maintain health and safety records.
• Ensure cleanliness of workshop and area.

Skills

Gamekeeping

Wildlife conservation

Countryside law understanding

Delivering excellent experiences

Teamwork

Job description

Goodwood Estate has been hosting shooting parties for hundreds of years. We offer both simulated game shootingwith the backdrop of the beautifulSouth Downs andclay shootingwithin a secret disused stone quarry.

We are looking for a hardworking Underkeeper to join our Shoot team. You will love the sport yourself and also understand the important details necessary to make an enjoyable and safe day's shooting. You will also have experience in gamekeeping or countryside management and a genuine passion for countryside sports, wildlife, and land stewardship.

In this role you’ll be assisting our Head Keeper, with the preparation for the game shooting season and operation of the teams during shoot days. You’ll keep accurate health and safety records and help maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the workshop and surrounding areas.

This will be on a fixed-term contract until February 2026 with the potential for extension depending on circumstances.

What you'll get:

• Onsite accommodation
• Transport for business use
• Dog allowance
• Phone allowance
• Free gym/health club membership
• An exceptional calendar of social events to be enjoyed throughout the year
• Entry into the company bonus scheme

What you’ll have:

• Strong, relevant experience is essential ideally in gamekeeping or a land-based role
• Experience in delivering excellent experiences
• Excellent understanding of wildlife, conservation and countryside law
• A passion for the sport
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

For more information please follow this link: Shooting at Goodwood

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