Rural Stewardship Operator

A large private Estate is looking for a Rural Stewardship Operative to join their established organic farming business on a permanent, full-time basis. 

The Rural Stewardship Operative will work on a variety of environmental schemes and objectives across the farm and business working alongside the Assistant Farm Manager. 

The ideal candidate will have a flair for countryside stewardship programmes with proven experience delivering projects and schemes on time, and take pride in their work ensuring they are consistently meeting the highest operational standards. The ideal Rural Stewardship Operative will continuously seek to improve their skills, knowledge and performance to deliver the best results in their stewardship. 

The Position:

• Assist the Assistant Farm Manager to plan, deliver and execute all Stewardship requirements throughout the calendar year.
• Ensure highest standards and quality are achieved.
• Ensure relevant data and record keeping is achieved/maintained to the standard required. This is likely to include some office time with the Assistant Farm Manager.
• Maintenance and upkeep of all machinery associated with this varied, busy role.
• Achieve the seasonal up keep off all road side verge cutting.
• Achieve the seasonal up keep off all planned hedge cutting in line with our hedgerow management policy and appropriate records keep.
• The maintenance and appearance of all the in-hand farmyards in keeping with the standards expected.
• To assist with management of grassland – both permanent and rotational. This would include rolling/harrowing/over-seeding/aeration etc.
• Assist the arable team with cultivations and preparation of seedbeds for rotational stewardship options.
• Assist the arable team with seasonal cutting and removal of stewardship options and also rotational weeding programs.
• To develop positive and professional relationships with colleagues.
• To engage in continuous professional development suitable to the role.
• To adhere to to Health and Safety policy at all times.
• To make a positive contribution to the overall performance of the Estate.

Requirements:

• Have energy, enthusiasm and a passion for countryside stewardship programs and their delivery.
• Flexibility, a positive attitude and an ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Be self-motivated, organised and able to manage your own time when necessary.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Have good judgement and able to use initiative
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to meet seasonal workload overtime hours.
• You must have the right to live and work in the UK

This position is 39 hours a week with a competitive hourly rate on offer and accommodation available on the Estate.

To apply please email your CV and Covering Letter to Bridie - bridie@larstonerecruitment.com