Farm Manager
Petting Farm Manager - Middlesbrough - £29,000 – £35,000
The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Farm Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a busy petting farm environment. This is a hands on role requiring strong animal husbandry skills, excellent organisational ability and a genuine passion for delivering a high quality visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operation of the petting farm and its facilities
- Oversee the health, welfare, feeding and care of all livestock
- Maintain high standards of animal husbandry and biosecurity
- Supervise, train, and support farm staff and volunteers
- Coordinate daily animal handling and visitor interaction activities
- Maintain paddocks, enclosures, fencing and general infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, animal welfare and licensing requirements
- Manage stock levels for feed, bedding and farm supplies
- Support budgeting, record keeping and operational planning
- Assist with farm events, educational visits and seasonal activities
The Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager or senior livestock role
- Strong knowledge of livestock care and animal welfare, with hands on experience across sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and small livestock
- Good leadership, staff management and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills with a confident, public facing approach
- Ability to work weekends, bank holidays and peak visitor periods
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant agricultural/livestock qualifications preferred
The Package:
- Competitive salary of £29,000 – £35,000 DOE
- Varied and rewarding hands-on role
- Supportive working environment
- Training and development opportunities
Please email your CV to Adam Lammas, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ALammas@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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