Margate
Farm Manager – Barham, Kent £40,000 | 37.5 hours per week Make a real difference through land-based learning. Are you passionate about animal welfare and outdoor education? We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager to run our educational farm and support young people to build confidence, skills, and independence through hands-on learning. The Role You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the farm, creating a safe, engaging environment that supports wellbeing and vocational programmes. This is a practical, outdoor role combining animal care, farm management, and student support. Year-round role with some evenings, weekends, and events. What You’ll Do Animal Care • Daily care of goats, alpacas, horses, rabbits, and ducks, • Maintain high welfare standards and health records, • Coordinate vet care and treatments Farm Operations • Manage feeding, grazing, stables, and maintenance, • Oversee fencing, equipment, and pasture, • Ensure compliance with safety and welfare standards Student Support • Support farm-based learning activities, • Encourage safe, positive engagement with animals Health & Safety • Carry out risk assessments, • Ensure safe working and handling practices Admin & Planning • Manage supplies, records, and stock, • Liaise with vets and suppliers Development • Support ongoing improvement of the farm and learning spaces What We’re Looking For Essential: • Farm or smallholding experience (multi-species), • Strong animal welfare knowledge, • Relevant land-based qualification, • Organised, self-motivated, and reliable, • Positive approach to working with young people, • Full UK driving licence Desirable: • Experience with horses, goats, or alpacas, • Education or youth work experience, • First aid What You’ll Get • 28 days leave + bank holidays, • Pension & sick pay, • Employee support programmes, • Training & development, • Staff events & on-site perks Enhanced DBS required. More than a farm role—this is your chance to shape lives through outdoor learning.