Livestock Person

Do you have a passion to work with beef cattle on the largest area of wetland grassland in the
country? We are looking for a stock person to work as part of a 6-person team responsible for
the management of 2000 beef cattle on the Ouse Washes on a 6-month contract.

The main duties will include daily shepherding, cattle movements, routine veterinary
treatments, treating ailments, assisting with record-keeping, and maintaining infrastructure.

What we need from you;

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• Some experience of working with cattle (but this will be an excellent opportunity to gain
  further knowledge of how a large scale cattle grazing operation functions);
• Good basic knowledge of all aspects of cattle husbandry;
• Knowledge of essential record keeping requirements;
• Ability to work as part of a team; and
• Able to occasionally work alone with minimal supervision.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Sit astride ATV and Off Road 4×4 certificates;
• Good understanding of agricultural and conservation land management;
• Relevant ecological knowledge relating to grazing as a management tool;
• Proficient and competent in a range of land management tasks related to the grazing
  operation
• Problem solving skills.

Please note that tractor driving experience is not essential, and training will be provided by
senior staff in all aspects of cattle management and welfare.

We will be looking to conduct interviews for this position asap.

Should you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact [email protected]

This is a 6 month Contract, Full Time roles for 37.5 hours per week.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising
dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short
form.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels
supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world
richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of
colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate,
sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled,
we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any
additional support you may need to complete your application.