Job Description
Farm Manager
Mark-up Category: Management
Grade: PO1
Pay Rate: £19.81 per hour
Location:Leeds, LS15
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30-16:30, Friday 7:30-12:30, weekends are on rota 7:30-16:00
Driving Requirement: Full driving licence required
Job Context:
To manage the operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam, a working, visitor-focused rare breed farm operating within both historic and modern farm buildings as part of the Temple Newsam Estate.
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the farm, including leadership and management of farm staff, all aspects of animal welfare and care, agricultural land management, delivery of a high-quality visitor experience, and supporting further education students based on site to gain practical experience of farm work and animal care.
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage the operation of the historic Home Farm as an integral part of the Temple Newsam Estate.
2. Deliver, in conjunction with colleagues, safe, engaging and informative visitor experiences that enable visitors to understand and enjoy the historic buildings, collections and livestock, and their significance within the stories of Temple Newsam.
3. Undertake the operational management of livestock and agricultural land, including fodder production, in a manner sympathetic...