Future Farm
Location:
Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
Salary:
£28,778 to £31,236 per annum
The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience
Post Type:
Full Time
Closing Date:
Wednesday 08 October 2025
Reference:
KR-1995
We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 and award-winning beef herd at Harper Adams University.
A key part of the beef and sheep team, you will focus on the care of the farm's 150 beef cattle and 1000 Lleyn sheep. We are looking for a motivated team member, with a willingness to develop new skills and exemplify livestock husbandry skills.
Duties to include:
Care of the beef cattle, sheep and research dairy cows
Assisting our shepherd and lambing duties (seasonal)
Operating and maintenance of machinery
Supporting students in practical on farm sessions
Data collection
Assisting research academics, supporting trials
Pressure washing
Keeping the farm clean and maintained to a high standard.
Previous experience of working with livestock is a requirement for the role, though training and ongoing support will be provided.
Some of the benefits of the role include:
37 hour working week with paid overtime
Monday to Friday rota with 1 in 3 weekends required
Shared accommodation available with other farm staff in a modern 3 bedrooms house,
(6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kate Robinson, Ruminant Sector Manger, on -
For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit our website at
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae and supporting statement, which clearly highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to Jayne Weaver, Recruitment Advisor via email at - by no later than midnight on 8th October 2025. Candidates should ensure that they provide full details of the name, email address and telephone number of two referees, including present or most recent employer.
Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact -
Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications
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