Livestock Grazing Assistant
Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026 Salary: £25,435 pa Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Idle Valley ,North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ Apply online
Love the outdoors? Passionate about animal welfare? Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Help play a vital role in the care and management of our grazing livestock!
Livestock Grazing Assistant to join our team and support the day-to-day management of our grazing livestock. This is an exciting, hands‑on opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a passion for livestock grazing, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and land management.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Livestock Grazing Assistant, you'll spend your days working outdoors alongside our Livestock Grazing Officer and Reserves Rangers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring livestock health, welfare and behaviour
- Moving animals between grazing areas in line with grazing plans
- Checking and maintaining fences, gates, electric fencing and water systems
- Recording livestock movements and grazing information
- Assisting with livestock handling, weighing and routine husbandry tasks
- Supporting pasture management and conservation grazing activities
- Ensuring high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and farm safety
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who has:
- A passion for conservation grazing and livestock management, primarily cows and sheep
- Experience of animal husbandry, preferably with lambing and calving
- Agricultural or land management background
- Experience operating farm vehicles or machinery
- Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions
- A strong team player with a positive attitude
- Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
- Able to work independently when required
- Full UK driving licence
If you're looking for a rewarding outdoor role that combines animal care, practical farming skills and conservation-focused land management, we'd love to hear from you.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
The closing date for this vacancy is 16th August 2026. We are planning to hold interviews on 25th August 2026.
Our Culture
We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.
Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Werecognisethat our workforce needs torepresentthe communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and EthnicMinority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Disability - If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position.
Employment checks - We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licencechecks (where applicable).
Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Livestock Grazing Assistant in Retford employer: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
As a leading conservation organisation in Nottinghamshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our ongoing training opportunities and the chance to engage with local communities, making a tangible impact on wildlife conservation. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to restoring habitats and protecting water voles, all while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Nottinghamshire.
Contact Details:
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Recruitment Team
