Farm Manager – The Wild Pig Farm
Stadhampton, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Free on-site accommodation provided
Farm Shop discount
Use of a farm vehicle for work-related duties
The Wild Pig Farm is looking for an ambitious, hands-on Farm Manager to take responsibility for our unique 55-acre farm in the heart of Oxfordshire.
This is not a traditional farming role.
We are a growing field-to-fork business, combining livestock farming, butchery, hospitality and retail through our Farm Shop and café. We are passionate about provenance, animal welfare and producing exceptional food from animals reared on our own land.
Our livestock includes:
- Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs
- Welsh Badger Face sheep
- Llamas
- Reindeer
- Wallabies
- Poultry and other farm animals
This role would suit someone at the start of their farming management career who is looking for the opportunity to take ownership, learn, grow and build something special.
The Role
You will take day-to-day responsibility for:
- Livestock management and welfare
- Grazing and pasture management
- Feeding programmes
- Health records and compliance
- Farm maintenance and presentation
- Fencing and infrastructure
- Machinery operation and maintenance
- Supporting the growth and development of the farm
- Working closely with the Farm Shop and hospitality teams to deliver our field-to-fork vision
About You
You will be:
- Passionate about farming and animal welfare
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Organised and practical
- Comfortable managing multiple livestock species
- Looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine responsibility
- Keen to be part of a growing business
Essential
- Livestock experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Desirable
- Tractor and machinery experience
- Livestock qualifications
- Fencing and general maintenance skills
- Experience managing a small farm operation
What We Offer
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Free on-site accommodation
- Farm Shop staff discount
- Use of a farm vehicle for work-related duties
- Opportunity to shape and develop the farm
- Rare and unusual livestock to work with
- A unique field-to-fork environment where you can see the full journey from farm to customer
- Career progression as The Wild Pig continues to grow
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make your mark and help build one of Oxfordshire’s most exciting farm businesses, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to:
[email protected]
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
