Shepherd

Shepherd
Boughton Estate, Northamptonshire

Buccleuch is a diverse and innovative business committed to sustainable land use across its estates in Scotland and England. The Boughton Estate in-hand farms, situated in Northamptonshire, include livestock and arable enterprises across 1,500 ha. 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Shepherd to join the team with responsibility for 1,600 Aberfield x Highlander outdoor lambing ewes. Other enterprises include finishing cattle, arable, parkland deer and an extensive Countryside Stewardship Scheme.

We are focused on producing lamb through high welfare husbandry on a predominantly forage based system with all lambs being finished on farm using temporary leys, forage/cover crops incorporated into the arable rotation and permanent pasture. 2022 saw new investment in a livestock hub created at Home Farm in the centre of the Estate.

Candidates will ideally have experience in the following:

• EID data recording 
• Outdoor lambing experience
• Mob grazing using electric fencing
• Operating farm machinery and willing to assist in other areas of the business
• Well organised and tidy with high attention to detail.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and pension 
• Good accommodation in attractive three bed cottage including kennels
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular annual leave
• Dog allowance

The role requires previous livestock experience with own working dogs.  To apply, please send a copy of your CV with covering letter via the apply button today.

The closing date for applications is 8 December