Livestock Person

Do you have a passion to work with beef cattle on the largest area of wetland grassland in the country? We are looking for a stock person to work as part of a 6-person team responsible for the management of 2000 beef cattle on the Ouse Washes on a 6-month contract., The main duties will include daily shepherding, cattle movements, routine veterinary treatments, treating ailments, assisting with record-keeping, and maintaining infrastructure.

• Some experience of working with cattle (but this will be an excellent opportunity to gain further knowledge of how a large scale cattle grazing operation functions);


• Good basic knowledge of all aspects of cattle husbandry;


• Knowledge of essential record keeping requirements;


• Ability to work as part of a team; and


• Able to occasionally work alone with minimal supervision., Sit astride ATV and Off Road 4x4 certificates;


• Good understanding of agricultural and conservation land management;


• Relevant ecological knowledge relating to grazing as a management tool;


• Proficient and competent in a range of land management tasks related to the grazing operation


• Problem solving skills.


Please note that tractor driving experience is not essential, and training will be provided by senior staff in all aspects of cattle management and welfare.