Farm ManagerLocation: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: £17.41 per hour (PAYE) | £20.18 per hour (Ltd Umbrella – inc Holiday Pay)

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Yorkshire for an experienced Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of Home Farm, Temple Newsam — a working, visitor-focused rare breed farm set within a unique historic estate.
This is a senior, hands-on management role combining livestock welfare, land management, staff leadership, education support, and visitor engagement.

Key Responsibilities *Manage the overall operation of Home Farm as part of the wider Temple Newsam Estate
*Lead all aspects of animal care and welfare, promoting minority, native, and rare breeds
*Oversee agricultural land management and fodder production in line with agri-environment schemes
*Deliver safe, engaging, and informative visitor experiences in collaboration with colleagues
*Manage and develop farm staff to ensure high standards of welfare, land management, and customer experience
*Support Further Education learning programmes on site, including work experience opportunities for students (currently Leeds City College – School of Land and Animal Science)
*Ensure full compliance with all government and statutory documentation, including BPS, HLS, ELMS, animal registration, and transport records
*Maintain strong working relationships with bodies such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust
*Manage budgets, income, and expenditure with clear audit trails
*Support external audits and drive continuous improvement in farm performance
*Ensure procurement of goods and services complies with financial regulations and council policy
*Take responsibility for Health & Safety, equality, diversity, and safeguarding in line with Council policies

Skills, Knowledge & Experience *Proven ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise competing demands
*Experience managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
*Good ICT skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
*Sound knowledge of current agricultural practice and legislation
*Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider management team
*Ability to access remote sites efficiently

Qualifications & Training *Level 3 qualification in Agriculture (or equivalent experience) – essential
*Relevant degree – desirable but not essential
*Suitable period of relevant agricultural and farm management experience
*Licenses to operate relevant agricultural machinery

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high-profile, heritage farm site while contributing to education, conservation, and public engagement through a Local Authority role.

For more details on this position or to apply, email Prakash at .uk or call .