Farm Herd Co-ordinator

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chichester College Group Full time

Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRN1565

Farm Herd Co-ordinator

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

£26,716 - £29,196 per annum, plus £3,000 annual overtime/unsociable hours supplement per annum

As our Farm Herd Co-ordinator, you will join our amazing team at Brinsbury College and be responsible for daily operations of our Dairy Herd, including undertaking milking and relief milking and herd health tasks. Our farm has fantastic facilities, with brand new cattle shed and modern milking parlour. We also have a sheep herd and a range of agricultural machinery all of which help the next generation of farmers learn their skills.

Working at Brinsbury College means working in a unique location, surrounded by 570 acres of stunning countryside with our very own farm, woodlands, orchard and more

This is a Farm Herd Co-ordinator role with fantastic benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement highly competitive against what is offered by the private farming sector and other organisations. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

As our Farm Herd Co-ordinator, you will have relevant industry experience and experience of following and applying health and safety procedures. A working knowledge of the relevant vocational area and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in agriculture or a related subject is also essential.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Closing date: 21 April 2025

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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