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.
£40,000-40,000, per year, inc benefits Margate, Kent, United Kingdom