Job Description
Key responsibilities
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Oversee mixed farming operations at the Silverhand Estate
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Manage the livestock in accordance with Organic and Pasture for Life principles.
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Maintain comprehensive health and movement records.
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Planning and implementing herd expansion.
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Act as first point of contact for veterinary care.
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Lead on livestock sales and initiate meat production and processing plans.
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Deliver and implement crop growing plans as part of regenerative soil management.
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Supervise flock management: grazing setup, animal health, and movement.
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Conduct general farm/estate management duties such as hedgerow cutting, field cultivation, pasture seeding, cover crop implementation, fencing repairs, and water system maintenance.
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Support delivery of High Tier Countryside Stewardship schemes across the estate.
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Collaborate with National Nature Reserve partners on conservation grazing, habitat restoration, and estate-wide ecological initiatives.
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Contribute to increasing soil health and biodiversity through informed practices.
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Ensure all work aligns with regenerative agriculture standards and estate-wide sustainability goals.
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Operate and maintain a variety of farm vehicles and equipment: telehandlers, tractors (and associated attachments), diggers, 4x4s, etc.
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Follow relevant safety protocols and ensure compliance with equipment licensing requirements.
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Supervise junior farm staff in daily operations with clear leadership and guidance.
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Occasionally assist with maintenance of non-vineyard land (e.g. hedgerows, margins, meadows) across three additional sites in Kent and Essex
Essential
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Minimum 3 years of hands-on farming experience
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Proven experience with livestock management, sheep and cattle
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Strong understanding of organic farming principles and pasture-fed systems (rotational, cell and bale grazing)
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Solid grasp of soil health principles and regenerative agriculture methodologies
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Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team management skills
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Entrepreneurial mindset and attention to operational detail
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Appropriate licenses and qualifications for farm vehicle operation
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Adherence to health and safety policies and procedures
Desirable
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Understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity enhancement
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Chainsaw operating license
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Livestock transport license (long-distance)
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Procurement experience and sourcing capabilities
Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined as above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change as required to meet the needs of the business.
Benefits:
Peoples Pension, Generous company discounts, EAP program, Doctor on call / Online service. 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday.
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