Farm Manager

Description:

Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for a Farm Manager to work with South Gloucestershire Council. This is a contract post until then of September with the view to extend.

Overview:

* Manage the daily welfare programme of all animals and birds at the farm by setting own work priorities and organising an appropriate staff routine of proactive inspection and care, including regular feeding, cleaning and watering, vaccinations and organising routine specialist care such as farrier services.

* Manage and supervise the farm staff and volunteers, directed their work according to the service need and ensuring compliance with safe working practices and the council’s policies, procedures and Code of Conduct

* Be accountable for compliance with Government legislation and requirements related to farm management and maintaining all required records necessary for good farm practice and management

* Facilitate basic maintenance of farm buildings, fences, gates and animal pens for the safety and welfare of the animals and the visiting public

* Actively encourage and support community and volunteer involvement on the farm including facilitation of work, supervision of work and being the main contact between the Council and farm users

* Participate in regular farm steering group meetings and be the primary lead for directing the animal welfare, educational, events and activities programme for the whole farm to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all staff, students, farm users and all animals.

Location: Bristol

Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience.

If this position is of interest, please get in touch with Jake Singh at Belmont Recruitment or apply now! If you are looking for a position in a different sector, do not hesitate to get in touch as we have many other opportunities available across England.

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