Temporary Assistant Stockperson x2
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Note: The deadline for this role has been extended.
Temporary Assistant Stockperson (Two Positions Available)
Full Time, 40 Hours per Week
Fixed-Term Contract for 6-Months
Salary: £25,025.52 FTE (£28,600.00 actual salary for 1.14 FTE)
Location: College Copse Farm, Ridge Lane, Rotherwick, Hook, RG27 9AU
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking a Temporary Assistant Stockperson to join our cause.
The Temporary Assistant Stockperson is a vital member of a highly effective, practical team of staff that deliver a significant, multi-site conservation grazing operation across the two counties. Reporting to the Head stockperson, this role will not only be crucial to the successful delivery of the Trust’s Wilder strategy but also contribute to the welfare and husbandry of the Trust’s livestock.
The role will support the delivery of effective and appropriate conservation grazing across the Trust’s estate and on sites within the Trust’s contract grazing service, working closely with and supporting those who have day to day responsibility for the sites themselves. Under the guidance of the Head Stockperson and Senior Estates Manager, the post holder will be responsible for carrying out practical estate works, farm infrastructure and maintenance tasks, grassland management tasks along with all aspects of livestock husbandry.
The post will also support the Trust’s ability to fulfil its legal and contractual obligations associated with conservation grazing as well as meeting public safety obligations. The post will be physically demanding and will necessitate someone with good practical abilities. It also requires flexible working and on-call duties as part of a rota system, often during unsociable hours. Previous knowledge of agriculture and livestock husbandry is essential.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.
Closing date: 21 April 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed
Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria.
About Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, all standing up for the natural world. Together we are the nation’s most active and influential nature conservation partnership, protecting wildlife in every part of the British Isles. Each Trust works within its local community to inspire people and bring about change. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage over 60 nature reserves. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts, all standing up for the natural world. Together we are the nation’s most active and influential nature conservation partnership, protecting wildlife in every part of the British Isles. Each Trust works within its local community to inspire people and bring about change. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we manage over 60 nature reserves. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
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