About the Role
We are a working family farm of 200 acres in Herefordshire seeking a capable, hardworking couple to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers four main areas: farm and livestock, holiday let management, housekeeping, and garden and grounds.
A comfortable tied bungalow is provided on the farm as part of the overall package. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, take pride in their work, and are at home in a rural farming environment.
Key Details
* Location: Herefordshire
* Contract: Permanent, full-time
* Accommodation: Tied bungalow on the farm - provided as part of the package
* Salary: Competitive - to be discussed, reflective of tied accommodation
* Right to Work: Proof of right to work in the UK required for both applicants
* Start Date: May
* Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required for both applicants
Farm & Livestock
Day-to-day care for a small flock of sheep, a few horses and some poultry, including feeding, mucking out, and morning and evening routines. Seasonal responsibilities include assisting with lambing and preparing the lambing shed. General farm maintenance including water troughs, fencing, gutters and soakaways. Cutting firewood and clearing fallen trees. Looking after the family dogs when owners are away.
Holiday Let
Management of a holiday rental property on the farm. Responsibilities include changeover cleaning, laundry, restocking consumables and welcome packs, and presenting the property to a high standard for each new arrival. Ongoing upkeep including windows, lawn edges, woodburner supplies, and monitoring oil levels.
Main Farmhouse
Regular housekeeping support for the main farmhouse on agreed days. This includes cleaning, laundry and ironing, window cleaning, and general household tasks such as maintaining the water softener, replacing light bulbs, building fires in winter, and monitoring oil levels.
Garden & Grounds
Keeping the garden and grounds in good order throughout the year. This includes watering beds and borders in spring and summer, maintaining lawn edges, sweeping the yard, trimming hedges, and cleaning and storing garden furniture seasonally.
What We're Looking For
* Practical, reliable couple with experience in a farming or rural estate environment
* Livestock handling experience essential for the farm role
* Good eye for detail, particularly for the holiday let to boost reviews / returns.
* Self-motivated, comfortable working independently and coming up with improvements!
* At ease around animals, and physically fit for year-round outdoor work
* Right to work in the UK
* Full UK driving licence for both applicants
* References from previous relevant employers required
What We Offer
* Comfortable tied bungalow on the farm
* Competitive combined salary, reflective of accommodation provided
* A stable, long-term position within a welcoming family farm
* A beautiful part of Herefordshire to live and work in
How to Apply
Please email us a brief covering letter introducing yourselves as a couple, outlining your relevant experience and why this role appeals to you. Please include CVs for both applicants and the details of two references each - references will not be contacted without your permission.
We look forward to hearing from you.