Head Shepherd

We are seeking an experienced Shepherd with a solid focus on flock health. The role involves all the day-to-day management of the sheep, which includes responsibility for health & fertility planning, grazing and grassland management, use of on-farm technologies, and nutrition of growing lambs and breeding stock. Some level of financial understanding, in relation to profitable sheep production, will be highly beneficial.

The sheep unit is comprised of one indoor lambing flock of approximately 450 North Country mules, and one outdoor lambing flock of approximately 300 Easy Care ewes.

The flock is involved in a national benchmarking group, therefore accurate data collection is key along with the ability to set up and host industry-led meetings with AHDB and other third parties.

The ideal candidate will also be expected to be a flexible team player, with a willingness to assist on the other enterprises as needed, including the dairy, dairy youngstock, beef cattle, deer herd, and arable enterprises.