Farm ManagerLocation: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: £17.41 per hour (PAYE) | £20.18 per hour (Ltd Umbrella – inc Holiday Pay)
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Yorkshire for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam — a working, visitor-focused rare breed farm set within a unique historic estate.
This is a senior, hands-on management role combining livestock welfare, land management, staff leadership, education support, and visitor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the overall operation of Home Farm as part of the wider Temple Newsam Estate
Lead all aspects of animal care and welfare, promoting minority, native, and rare breeds
Oversee agricultural land management and fodder production in line with agri-environment schemes
Deliver safe, engaging, and informative visitor experiences in collaboration with colleagues
Manage and develop farm staff to ensure high standards of welfare, land management, and customer experience
Support Further Education learning programmes on site, including work experience opportunities for students (currently Leeds City College – School of Land and Animal Science)
Ensure full compliance with all government and statutory documentation, including BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration, and transport records
Maintain strong working relationships with bodies such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Manage budgets, income, and expenditure with clear audit trails
Support external audits and drive continuous improvement in farm performance
Ensure procurement of goods and services complies with financial regulations and council policy
Take responsibility for Health & Safety, equality, diversity, and safeguarding in line with Council policies
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Proven ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise competing demands
Experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Good ICT skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
Sound knowledge of current agricultural practice and legislation
Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider management team
Ability to access remote sites efficiently
Qualifications & Training
Level 3 qualification in Agriculture (or equivalent experience) – essential
Relevant degree – desirable but not essential
Suitable period of relevant agricultural and farm management experience
Licenses to operate relevant agricultural machinery
This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high-profile, heritage farm site while contributing to education, conservation, and public engagement through a Local Authority role.
For more details on this position or to apply, email Prakash at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)