Farm Manager
Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: £17.41 per hour (PAYE) | £20.18 per hour (Ltd Umbrella - inc Holiday Pay)
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Yorkshire for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the day-to‑day operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam— a working, visitor‑focused rare breed farm set within a unique historic estate.
This is a senior, hands‑on management role combining livestock welfare, land management, staff leadership, education support, and visitor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the overall operation of Home Farm as part of the wider Temple Newsam Estate
* Lead all aspects of animal care and welfare, promoting minority, native, and rare breeds
* Oversee agricultural land management and fodder production in line with agri‑environment schemes
* Deliver safe, engaging, and informative visitor experiences in collaboration with colleagues
* Manage and develop farm staff to ensure high standards of welfare, land management, and customer experience
* Support Further Education learning programmes on site, including work experience opportunities for students (currently Leeds City College – School of Land and Animal Science)
* Ensure full compliance with all government and statutory documentation, including BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration, and transport records
* Maintain strong working relationships with bodies such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
* Manage budgets, income, and expenditure with clear audit trails
* Support external audits and drive continuous improvement in farm performance
* Ensure procurement of goods and services complies with financial regulations and council policy
* Take responsibility for Health & Safety, equality, diversity, and safeguarding in line with Council policies
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Proven ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise competing demands
* Experience managing and motivating multi‑disciplinary teams
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
* Good ICT skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
* Sound knowledge of current agricultural practice and legislation
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider management team
* Ability to access remote sites efficiently
Qualifications & Training
* Level 3 qualification in Agriculture (or equivalent experience) – essential
* Relevant degree – desirable but not essential
* Suitable period of relevant agricultural and farm management experience
* Licences to operate relevant agricultural machinery
This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high‑profile, heritage farm site while contributing to education, conservation, and public engagement through a Local Authority role.
For more details on this position or to apply, email Prakash at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
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