Leeds
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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed)