Farm Manager

Description

Farm ManagerLocation: Leeds

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Temporary

Pay Rate: £17.41 per hour (PAYE) | £20.18 per hour (Ltd Umbrella – inc Holiday Pay)

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Yorkshire for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam — a working, visitor-focused rare breed farm set within a unique historic estate.

This is a senior, hands-on management role combining livestock welfare, land management, staff leadership, education support, and visitor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the overall operation of Home Farm as part of the wider Temple Newsam Estate

Lead all aspects of animal care and welfare, promoting minority, native, and rare breeds

Oversee agricultural land management and fodder production in line with agri-environment schemes

Deliver safe, engaging, and informative visitor experiences in collaboration with colleagues

Manage and develop farm staff to ensure high standards of welfare, land management, and customer experience

Support Further Education learning programmes on site, including work experience opportunities for students (currently Leeds City College – School of Land and Animal Science)

Ensure full compliance with all government and statutory documentation, including BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration, and transport records

Maintain strong working relationships with bodies such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Manage budgets, income, and expenditure with clear audit trails

Support external audits and drive continuous improvement in farm performance

Ensure procurement of goods and services complies with financial regulations and council policy

Take responsibility for Health & Safety, equality, diversity, and safeguarding in line with Council policies

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise competing demands

Experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders

Good ICT skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases)

Sound knowledge of current xjnqpsq agricultural practice and legislation

Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider management team

Ability to access remote sites efficiently

Qualifications & Training

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture (or equivalent experience) – essential

Relevant degree – desirable but not essential

Suitable period of relevant agricultural and farm management experience

Licenses to operate relevant agricultural machinery

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high-profile, heritage farm site while contributing to education, conservation, and public engagement through a Local Authority role.

For more details on this position or to apply, email Prakash at (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Ad ID: 5417842269