25 Livestock Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionate team, committed to excellence, learning and continuous improvement.

Position: Farm Manager

Location: Bowd

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £42,665 - £47,406 depending upon qualifications, skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

The organisations vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Guided by it’s values, which include putting donkeys first, showing compassion, staying curious, doing the right thing, and working together as one, the team are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment for donkeys and the people who care for them.

We are now seeking an inspiring and capable Farm Manager to lead the team at one of the sanctuary farms. Located in the beautiful East Devon countryside between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, and just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, Woods Farm is a 220-acre site, home to over 440 donkeys, and plays a vital role in the UK sanctuary network. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and values-led leader to make a real difference by driving high standards in donkey care, building team performance, and nurturing a positive and inclusive culture.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the farm. You will:

• Lead a committed team to deliver the highest standards of donkey welfare, land management and operational excellence
• Champion a culture of trust, wellbeing, learning and shared accountability across the team
• Inspire and develop people, ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to shared goals
• Manage farm resources effectively, including staffing levels, budget, Land, facilities and equipment
• Ensure robust compliance with Health & Safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Play an active role in wider organisational goals through collaboration, innovation and contribution to research projects
• Represent the charity professionally, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors

About You

You will bring a strong blend of practical farm knowledge and people-centred leadership. You will have:

• A relevant qualification or substantial experience in animal care, equine or agricultural management
• Knowledge and understanding of land management and the operation of farm vehicles and machinery
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and sustain high performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach
• Strong planning and organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• A values-driven leadership style that reflects compassion, curiosity, integrity and collaboration
• The ability to handle sensitive or complex situations with tact and discretion

As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply.

Benefits include

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.
• Healthshield.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Farmer, Farm Manager, Farm Supervisor, Farm Deputy Manager, Tourism, Farm Attraction, Head Farmer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Job Title: Farm Manager

Area: Norfolk

Salary: Excellent rates of pay comes with Accommodation!

Job Type: Full-time, Perm

Galaxy Personnel is working with a well-established farming business to recruit a Farm Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in livestock or poultry farming,

Key Duties:

• Maintain bird health, welfare, compliance and monitoring performance
• Monitor and motivate staff
• Setting up and maintenance of site equipment
• Attend day old and brood and move deliveries and vaccinate where required
• Supervise catching
• To check weigh birds as required
• Administer routine vaccines and appropriate treatments where required
• Monitor feed, gas, bedding and wood pellet deliveries

Essential skills and experience required

• Previous experience with livestock, preferably at Assistant Farm Manager Level
• Good communicator
• Ability to accurately record and understand farm information
• Team player
• Good Organiser
• Flexible approach to working

Desirable

• Good understanding and experience of all aspects of poultry production
• Excellent understanding of bird welfare issues including a sound knowledge of Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured production
• Tractor driving experience
• Tele handler training
• Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide Training

Qualifications

• Level 3 WDBA or NVQ qualification in poultry production

• UK Driving license

Personal Traits

• Self-Motivated
• Conscientious
• Willing to learn
• Cooperative
• Self-disciplined
• Committed

If you would like to speak to me in confidentiality about this great opportunity

Contact David Steel on (phone number removed)

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionate team, committed to excellence, learning and continuous improvement.

Position: Farm Manager

Location: Bowd

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £42,665 - £47,406 depending upon qualifications, skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

The organisations vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Guided by it’s values, which include putting donkeys first, showing compassion, staying curious, doing the right thing, and working together as one, the team are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment for donkeys and the people who care for them.

We are now seeking an inspiring and capable Farm Manager to lead the team at one of the sanctuary farms. Located in the beautiful East Devon countryside between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, and just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, Woods Farm is a 220-acre site, home to over 440 donkeys, and plays a vital role in the UK sanctuary network. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and values-led leader to make a real difference by driving high standards in donkey care, building team performance, and nurturing a positive and inclusive culture.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the farm. You will:

• Lead a committed team to deliver the highest standards of donkey welfare, land management and operational excellence
• Champion a culture of trust, wellbeing, learning and shared accountability across the team
• Inspire and develop people, ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to shared goals
• Manage farm resources effectively, including staffing levels, budget, Land, facilities and equipment
• Ensure robust compliance with Health & Safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors
• Play an active role in wider organisational goals through collaboration, innovation and contribution to research projects
• Represent the charity professionally, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors

About You

You will bring a strong blend of practical farm knowledge and people-centred leadership. You will have:

• A relevant qualification or substantial experience in animal care, equine or agricultural management
• Knowledge and understanding of land management and the operation of farm vehicles and machinery
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and sustain high performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach
• Strong planning and organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• A values-driven leadership style that reflects compassion, curiosity, integrity and collaboration
• The ability to handle sensitive or complex situations with tact and discretion

As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply.

Benefits include

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.
• Healthshield.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Farmer, Farm Manager, Farm Supervisor, Farm Deputy Manager, Tourism, Farm Attraction, Head Farmer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Job Title: Farm Manager

Area: Norfolk

Salary: Excellent rates of pay comes with Accommodation!

Job Type: Full-time, Perm

Galaxy Personnel is working with a well-established farming business to recruit a Farm Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in livestock or poultry farming,

Key Duties:

• Maintain bird health, welfare, compliance and monitoring performance
• Monitor and motivate staff
• Setting up and maintenance of site equipment
• Attend day old and brood and move deliveries and vaccinate where required
• Supervise catching
• To check weigh birds as required
• Administer routine vaccines and appropriate treatments where required
• Monitor feed, gas, bedding and wood pellet deliveries

Essential skills and experience required

• Previous experience with livestock, preferably at Assistant Farm Manager Level
• Good communicator
• Ability to accurately record and understand farm information
• Team player
• Good Organiser
• Flexible approach to working

Desirable

• Good understanding and experience of all aspects of poultry production
• Excellent understanding of bird welfare issues including a sound knowledge of Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured production
• Tractor driving experience
• Tele handler training
• Pa1 Pa6 Pesticide Training

Qualifications

• Level 3 WDBA or NVQ qualification in poultry production

• UK Driving license

Personal Traits

• Self-Motivated
• Conscientious
• Willing to learn
• Cooperative
• Self-disciplined
• Committed

If you would like to speak to me in confidentiality about this great opportunity

Contact David Steel on (phone number removed)

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people?

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionate team, committed to excellence, learning and continuous improvement.

Position: Farm Manager
Location: Bowd
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £42,665 - £47,406 depending upon qualifications, skills and experience
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role
The organisations vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Guided by it’s values, which include putting donkeys first, showing compassion, staying curious, doing the right thing, and working together as one, the team are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment for donkeys and the people who care for them.

We are now seeking an inspiring and capable Farm Manager to lead the team at one of the sanctuary farms. Located in the beautiful East Devon countryside between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, and just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, Woods Farm is a 220-acre site, home to over 440 donkeys, and plays a vital role in the UK sanctuary network. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and values-led leader to make a real difference by driving high standards in donkey care, building team performance, and nurturing a positive and inclusive culture.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the farm. You will:
· Lead a committed team to deliver the highest standards of donkey welfare, land management and operational excellence
· Champion a culture of trust, wellbeing, learning and shared accountability across the team
· Inspire and develop people, ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to shared goals
· Manage farm resources effectively, including staffing levels, budget, Land, facilities and equipment
· Ensure robust compliance with Health & Safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors
· Play an active role in wider organisational goals through collaboration, innovation and contribution to research projects
· Represent the charity professionally, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors

About You
You will bring a strong blend of practical farm knowledge and people-centred leadership. You will have:
· A relevant qualification or substantial experience in animal care, equine or agricultural management
· Knowledge and understanding of land management and the operation of farm vehicles and machinery
· Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and sustain high performance
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach
· Strong planning and organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
· A values-driven leadership style that reflects compassion, curiosity, integrity and collaboration
· The ability to handle sensitive or complex situations with tact and discretion

As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply.

Benefits include
· Competitive pension.
· Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.
· Healthshield.
· 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
· Wellbeing team.
· Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
· Long service awards.
· Healthshield plan
· Free parking.
· Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation
The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Farmer, Farm Manager, Farm Supervisor, Farm Deputy Manager, Tourism, Farm Attraction, Head Farmer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionat.

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Farm Manager

We are seeking an experienced and passionate School Farm Manager to lead day-to-day running of our new school farm. This is not just a job - it's an opportunity to help shape an innovative, student-led, outdoor curriculum focused on farming, rewilding, sustainability, and community engagement.

You'll work closely with our teachers, therapists, and students to build a thriving, inclusive provision where young people learn by doing - caring for animals, managing the land, planting and harvesting, and connecting deeply with the rhythms of nature.

The ideal candidate:

• Have a genuine passion for nature, outdoor learning and inclusive environment.
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Experience in farming, horticulture, or animal husbandry.
• Understanding or interest in how land-based learning can support emotional regulation, communication and independence.
• Experience of working with children with special needs and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside teachers, therapists and LSAs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children with additional needs in a patient, creative and flexible way

Applicants will need to complete an application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

Job Title: Farm Manager

Accountable to: Joanna Burgess - Principal

Contract Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up and manage daily operations of a working farm.
• Care for animals such as chickens, goats, alpacas, donkeys and pigs and manage habitats to support biodiversity and rewilding.
• Work with our experienced teachers and therapists to support students in learning practical and vocational skills through farm tasks and nature-based routines.
• Collaborate with teaching and therapy staff to deliver meaningful learning experiences rooted in the cycles of nature.
• Plan and maintain kitchen gardens, wildflower meadows, sensory gardens, and allotment areas.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to create a safe, structured, and inspiring environment tailored to the needs of students with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Actively engage with the local community and champion our students' capabilities through outreach and partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, safeguarding, and animal welfare regulations.
• Monitor and manage the farm budget, supplies, and equipment.

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