Farm Manager Locum Opportunity in Leeds, UK earning a Competitive Hourly Rate.
This is your chance to step into a dynamic role at Home Farm, Temple Newsam, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. This ongoing role is ideal for those with a zest for rural management and a knack for leadership in a visitor-focused environment.
Oversee the daily operation of Home Farm, ensuring a top-notch visitor experience and high standards of animal welfare.
- Collaborate with colleagues to present engaging and informative visitor experiences focused on the site's rich heritage.
- Manage the livestock and land for fodder production with sensitivity to the heritage site.
- Support further education programs by offering work experience opportunities for students.
- Ensure compliance with government documentation relating to land and livestock, including BPS, HLS, ELMS.
- Promote minority, native, and rare breeds of farm animals and maintain a relationship with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
- Work with colleagues to integrate farm operations within the wider management of the Temple Newsam Estate.
- Lead and develop your team to deliver outstanding results in visitor engagement, animal management, and land stewardship.
- Oversee budgets and financial compliance, ensuring efficiency and accountability.
- Ensure health and safety policies are rigorously implemented, and uphold equality, diversity, and safeguarding standards.
Proven ability to manage and prioritise tasks under tight deadlines, coordinating a team to achieve organisational goals.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, from elected officials to the visiting public.
- Competence in using ICT tools for communication, record-keeping, and data analysis.
- A proactive team player who can also thrive when working independently.
- Knowledgeable in current agricultural practices and legislation.
- Hold a Level 3 certificate or diploma in Agriculture or equivalent experience.
- Ability to reach remote sites efficiently., A relevant degree is desirable but not essential, coupled with significant relevant experience.
Living and working in Leeds offers a vibrant cultural scene, access to stunning countryside, and a warm community spirit. It is a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying all the benefits that a lively, bustling city has to offer. Don't miss the chance to be part of something truly special at Temple Newsam!
Perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary that reflects your expertise and experience.
- Flexible working hours for a better work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Leeds.
- Enhance your CV with a prestigious role at a nationally recognised estate.
- Dive into a role that offers diverse daily challenges, ensuring no two days are the same.
Join an exciting and varied role where you will manage the historic Home Farm as an integral part of the Temple Newsam Estate. You will have a hand in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and managing rare livestock breeds and agricultural land.
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Farm Manager Locum in Leeds employer: Seven Group Holdings Limited
Seven Group Holdings Limited is an excellent employer, offering a stable PAYE role for Domestic Gas Installation Engineers with a focus on social housing in North and East London. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being, providing strong benefits, a structured workload, and opportunities for professional growth, all while ensuring you have the tools you need, including a company van and fuel allowance, to succeed in your role.
Contact Details:
Seven Group Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
