Salary | £12 - £12.5 / Hour |
Schedule | Full Time |
Experience | Minimum 3 years of experience |
Location | Cheltenham GL54 5FL, UK |
About Us:
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, one of the UK’s leading rural attractions, has been operating for over 50 years. We are currently seeking an experienced Livestock Supervisor to join our award-winning Farm Park. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of animals and contribute to delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.
Role Purpose:
As a Livestock Supervisor, you will oversee all aspects of routine livestock care at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park. Working with over 50 different breeds and 7 species of Rare Breed and Commercial Farm livestock, as well as smaller animals, you will ensure the highest standards of animal health, welfare, and presentation. You will report to the Livestock Manager, and collaborate closely with the Guest Experience Manager and Entertainments Team to enhance public-facing talks, demonstrations, and activities.
Objectives:
Communication: Regularly communicate with on-site teams, sharing information about the animals and identifying opportunities to enhance talks, displays, and demonstrations. Be available to engage with guests, sharing knowledge about the animals and activities.
Welfare and Standards: Continually improve animal welfare and care standards.
Improving Efficiency: Review and provide recommendations to improve efficiencies in working practices considerate of labour resources, time and motion and correct selection and use of equipment.
Delivery: Ensure timely and budgeted completion of routine, reactive, and planned animal care requirements, including setting up, delivering, and breaking down demonstration areas, while meeting agreed standards.
Responsibilities:
Animal Husbandry:
Teamwork:
Guest Experience:
Health and Safety:
Farm Operations & Maintenance:
Shared Responsibilities:
All team members are expected to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours: job knowledge, quality and quantity of work, self-motivation and initiative, effective communication, positive attitude towards colleagues, understanding of documentation, customer knowledge, safety and organisation, timekeeping and attendance.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
Desirable:
Job Information
This is a full-time, permanent position, with immediate start available.
Working hours are typically between 8 am and 5 pm, with flexibility required during busy periods. The working pattern is 5 days per week, with weekend and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
Pay is £12-12.50/hr depending on experience, plus paid holiday equivalent to 23 days plus bank holidays per year.
Additional overtime hours on the commercial farm during busy periods will be required.
This role involves physical work in an outdoor environment, covering a large area on foot, and requires regular manual handling.
Shared rental accommodation on the Farm is available if required.
Application Process:
Interviews will begin as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so early applications are encouraged.
About Us:
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, one of the UK’s leading rural attractions, has been operating for over 50 years. We are currently seeking an experienced Livestock Supervisor to join our award-winning Farm Park. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of animals and contribute to delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.
Role Purpose:
As a Livestock Supervisor, you will oversee all aspects of routine livestock care at Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park. Working with over 50 different breeds and 7 species of Rare Breed and Commercial Farm livestock, as well as smaller animals, you will ensure the highest standards of animal health, welfare, and presentation. You will report to the Livestock Manager, and collaborate closely with the Guest Experience Manager and Entertainments Team to enhance public-facing talks, demonstrations, and activities.
Objectives:
Communication: Regularly communicate with on-site teams, sharing information about the animals and identifying opportunities to enhance talks, displays, and demonstrations. Be available to engage with guests, sharing knowledge about the animals and activities.
Welfare and Standards: Continually improve animal welfare and care standards.
Improving Efficiency: Review and provide recommendations to improve efficiencies in working practices considerate of labour resources, time and motion and correct selection and use of equipment.
Delivery: Ensure timely and budgeted completion of routine, reactive, and planned animal care requirements, including setting up, delivering, and breaking down demonstration areas, while meeting agreed standards.
Responsibilities:
Animal Husbandry:
Teamwork:
Guest Experience:
Health and Safety:
Farm Operations & Maintenance:
Shared Responsibilities:
All team members are expected to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours: job knowledge, quality and quantity of work, self-motivation and initiative, effective communication, positive attitude towards colleagues, understanding of documentation, customer knowledge, safety and organisation, timekeeping and attendance.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
Desirable:
Job Information
This is a full-time, permanent position, with immediate start available.
Working hours are typically between 8 am and 5 pm, with flexibility required during busy periods. The working pattern is 5 days per week, with weekend and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
Pay is £12-12.50/hr depending on experience, plus paid holiday equivalent to 23 days plus bank holidays per year.
Additional overtime hours on the commercial farm during busy periods will be required.
This role involves physical work in an outdoor environment, covering a large area on foot, and requires regular manual handling.
Shared rental accommodation on the Farm is available if required.
Application Process:
Interviews will begin as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so early applications are encouraged.
Salary | £12 - £12.5 / Hour |
Schedule | Full Time |
Experience | Minimum 3 years of experience |
Location | Cheltenham GL54 5FL, UK |