Farm Manager

Bluestone Personnel Limited; Hodgestown; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Monaghan Showjumping in Hodgestown, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the showjumping yard and farm, ensuring top horse welfare, health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Experience of 1–3 years in a similar role is essential. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with riders, trainers, veterinarians and other equine professionals, and maintaining facilities, records and breeding programmes to maximise efficiency and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar farm management role.
• Level 4 qualification including Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the showjumping yard and farm.
• Oversee horse care, feeding, grooming and welfare.
• Supervise exercise programmes and coordinate with equine professionals.
• Develop feeding, pasture and stable management plans.
• Coordinate recruitment, training and performance management of staff.
• Maintain stables, arenas, paddocks and farm facilities to high standards.
• Maintain accurate horse records including health, breeding, transport and fees.
• Support preparation of horses and facilities for competitions and client visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Manual handling

Education

Level 4 qualification including Leaving Certificate

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Monaghan Showjumping are currently looking for a Farm Manager to be responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operation of Monaghan Showjumping in their site at Hodgestown, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The role involves overseeing the care, training support, breeding, and management of showjumping horses, maintaining farm facilities, supervising staff, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the equestrian enterprise while maintaining the highest standards of horse well-being, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Manage the daily operations of the showjumping yard and farm.
• Oversee the care, feeding, grooming, and welfare of all horses.
• Supervise horse exercise programmes and coordinate with riders, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, physiotherapists, and other equine professionals.
• Develop and implement feeding, pasture, and stable management programmes.
• Schedule and supervise farm and stable staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Maintain stables, arenas, paddocks, fencing, horse walkers, machinery, and all farm facilities to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records relating to horse identification, health treatments, vaccinations, breeding, transport, competitions, and financial transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of horses and facilities for competitions, inspections, and client visits.
• Monitor operational performance and recommend improvements to maximise efficiency and maintain high standards throughout the enterprise.
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role essential.

Remuneration is €36,605 per annum based on a standard 39-hour week.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling