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Livestock and Landscape Assistant

Employer
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Location
Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9UN
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
2 Oct 2024

Job Details

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is currently looking to recruit two Livestock and Landscape Assistants to work at Mary Arden’s Farm, one of the Shakespeare Family Homes, on a full-time, permanent contract.

The successful candidate will take an active role in the care and management of farming livestock and general landscape in the Trust’s care. This includes assisting with landscape activities including maintenance of farm boundaries, field water systems, footpaths, biodiversity and water/soil improvements.

• Based at Mary Arden’s Farm, Wilmcote, Nr Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9UN

• The farm is organic, using traditional methods of farming and receives funding from the Higher Level Stewardship Scheme.

• The post holder will have practical experience with all classes of farming livestock with a recognised animal welfare/agricultural qualifications or willingness to obtain one.

• Clear understanding of statutory health and safety and animal welfare legislation and its practical implementation in a general farming environment.

• Hands-on, friendly and approachable, you will be equally comfortable working independently, as within a small team.

• You will be required to work flexible hours based on the needs of the farm, this will include weekends and Bank Holidays.

• There will also be a requirement to attend livestock out of hours as required.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2 October 2024, and interviews will take place in-person at Mary Arden’s Farm, on Friday 11 October 2024.

If you would like to know more and to apply please go to our jobs website:

https://jobs.shakespeare.org.uk

Direct URL is - https://jobs.shakespeare.org.uk/vacancy/livestock-and-landscape-assistant-568348.html

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.

Company

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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