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Working - Livestock/Farm Manager

Employer
Savills
Location
Shropshire/Worcestershire Border
Salary
Commensurate with experience or potential
Closing date
1 Oct 2021

(Working) Livestock/ Farm Manager
Shropshire/Worcestershire Border

Our client, Green Knight Estates, are seeking a Livestock/Farm Manager as part of the development of the in-hand farming business on their Shropshire Estates. The estates currently extend to some 3,000 acres of farmland with the ambition to grow further. Our clients vison is to develop a ‘best in class’ farming, leisure and events business which will showcase the best the region has to offer, this will be supported by the necessary investment. The development of the farming business will incorporate Regenerative Farming principles.

You will be responsible, across two estates, for the existing native breed cattle and sheep enterprise and also establish commercial livestock enterprises to supply the Estates own outlets and other local/premium outlets. You will have a proven track record in grazing based livestock production systems or be able to demonstrate you have the transferable skills and necessary ‘drive’ to meet our clients high standards. The Livestock/Farm Manager will report directly to the Estate Manager and be part of a small team of enterprise managers including leisure, recreational and equestrian. The arable enterprise will be managed by an existing contract farmer who you will work closely with. You will lead a small livestock team.

The successful candidate will need to have a hands-on approach and the ability to get things done in a timely manner and efficiently, as well as to communicate effectively.

The salary package will be commensurate with experience or potential, to include a house and estate vehicle.

For more information or to apply in writing, please contact: Ashley Lilley alilley@savills.com

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