Head Shepherd

Hartpury College is one of the UK’s leading sports and land based residential colleges. It has become one of the largest in the sector with outstanding teaching and sporting facilities. Over 3500 full time Further and Higher education students study at our attractive rural campus in Gloucestershire. 

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable, self-motivated and responsible individual to join our farm team.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of flock management including experience of health & fertility planning, grazing and grassland management, on-farm technologies, nutrition of growing lambs and breeding stock, and some level of financial understanding, in relation to profitable sheep production will be highly beneficial.

A good level of communication is key to this role as you will be expected to work with students and academic staff whilst also being a flexible team player, with a willingness to assist on the other enterprises as needed.

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.

We offer excellent benefits including continuous professional development opportunities, 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, onsite fitness facilities and lots more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Hartpury College is an equal opportunities employer.

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