Shepherd
Based in Telford, Shropshire
Brockton House Farm is situated on the outskirts of Telford in Shropshire. We have an exciting position for a motivated and conscientious person to help drive the expansion of a progressive sheep farming enterprise across 1,800-acre farming operation that’s part of the Pickstock family’s highly respected meat business.
Reporting to the Head Shepherd/Stockman, the successful applicant will become a key member of a dedicated team looking after 2,000+ commercial ewes and will play an important role in the development of a performance recorded Aberfield flock at Brockton House Farms whilst becoming an integral part of the Innovis Breeding Programme. BHFL have plans to double sheep numbers in the next five years along with establishing a ram growing enterprise with Innovis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or equivalent with at least two (2) years of relevant experience or a background in sheep farming.
Essential criteria for the role are:
- To be an excellent communicator and self-starter,
- A thorough knowledge and experience of sheep husbandry and a keen eye for the highest animal welfare standards,
- To have experience in record keeping and good attention to detail,
- An interest in performance recording and genetic improvement of sheep,
- To have a good grasp of grazing management on both grass and forage crops,
- Confidence and ability with working dogs,
- To be flexible and open to travel when needed,
- A team player with a desire to make a difference.
A competitive employment package will be offered with accommodation in a rural village location.
Please submit your Covering Letter and CV to enquiries@innovis.org.uk. Applications for this position will close on midnight on Sunday 17th November with interviews taking at Brockton House Farms on Thursday 28th November 2024.
If you would like more information about the role, please call Dewi at our head office in Aberystwyth by phone 01970 828236 or email enquiries@innovis.org.uk.
Applications are now CLOSED for this role.