£26,832 pa plus benefits
Hadleigh, Essex
A unique and exciting opportunity has presented itself at Hadleigh Farm Estate Rare Breeds Centre for a Livestock and Education Coordinator.
The Rare Breeds Centre was opened in 2004 and is recognised as a RBST approved farm park and holds the animal attraction assured certification from NFAN. The site is a popular attraction welcoming thousands of visitors each year. With over 100 animals from rabbits to pigs as a Rare Breeds Centre our aims are to improve the genetic diversity of the breeds we have whilst educating our visitors about them.
We are looking for a highly motivated person, with exceptional people skills who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation leading a small team and committed to the development of education and care farming programmes. This is a fast-paced, dynamic, and picturesque environment. The role is diverse, hands on and you must have a desire to work in all weathers. The Livestock and Education Coordinator will be assisting the Rare Breeds Centre Manager with animal welfare and husbandry, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and customer service and provide educational presentations to visiting groups.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Experience of working in a Farm, Farm Park, Zoo or Wildlife setting
* Experience of supervising a team & providing training
* Knowledge of animal welfare with a range of animals including livestock
* Ability to provide presentations and be comfortable in public speaking / interaction
* Ability to be flexible and manage emergency situations
* Experience of delivery good customer service
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Physical ability to carry out essential tasks in the role
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience of using Microsoft teams
If you have any questions, please contact Hadleigh Training Centre 01702 426260 or email hfeadmin@salvationarmy.org.uk
Benefits:25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.
Working hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5.00pm.
Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 9am.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced Adult and Child with barred list DBS Disclosure and Driving Licence.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click hereand please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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