[Eric Walters]

Eric Walters

28/09/2022 at 10:36 am #73790

AT A GLANCE
100 acre regenerative, chemical-free farm outside Stroud, Gloucestershire
Livestock person responsible for care of cows, pigs and goats.
£12 per hour
Part -time position 2-3 days per week
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Good Small Farms took over the management of Hammonds Farm in July 2021. The 100 acre farm is situated in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, just outside of Stroud. We are developing it as a mixed, regenerative farm that will include various farming enterprises focused on local food and fibre supply using agro-ecological approaches such as agroforestry. We are in conversion to Organic and Pasture for Life certified.
We are looking for a motivated, hardworking and flexible person to join the team at Good Small Farms. The role will involve taking responsibility for the livestock on the farm and growing each of the micro enterprises in line with the scale of the farm and the scope of the market. We currently have 5 cows with followers, 4 store pigs, 4 store goats. The aim is to grow to a dozen of each and to consider complimentary livestock such as sheep and poultry. The role will include fiscal responsibilities, developing a simple business plan and a clear pathway to profitability.
This role is initially part time (2-3 days), including working at least one day at the weekend and will be supported by other members of the farm team able to check the animals on a rota. There is scope for this role to expand to full time, depending on a robust business plan to prove that it is viable to do so.

Responsibilities
General animal welfare including organic solutions to common pests and diseases
Planning and implementing livestock moves in line with regenerative practices, using electric mobile fencing where appropriate
Maintaining accurate records of stock movements, medication and illness as well as pasture analysis and management
Managing the finances and budget of the livestock enterprise.
Developing routes to market
Maximising the value of the whole animal at butchery
Skills and Experience
At least 2 years experience of working with beef cattle essential, other livestock desirable
Experience with managing budgets, planning and cash flow projections essential
Experience of organic or pasture fed systems
Experience of mob grazing
Good communication and team-working skills
Excellent organisational skills
A love of the land and a passion to work with nature
Ability to work outside in all weathers
A sense of humour
Full UK driving licence
IT skills
Salary
£12 per hour working 2-3 days per week (8 hour days)
Timeline
Application deadline: 21st October 2022
Assessments: 24th – 28th October 2022
Start Date: As soon as possible thereafter

Contact
Eric Walters
07967 601 489 / eric@goodsmallfarms.co.uk