At Bridgend College, we aren’t just teaching the future of agriculture - we’re living it. Across our 66-hectare (160-acre) estate, we run a thriving, hands-on learning environment. We are looking for an experienced agricultural professional to step into a dual role that combines farm management with student mentorship.
What we’re looking for:
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Qualifications: Minimum of a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture.
- Experience: Proven background working with agricultural land, machinery, and livestock (sheep, cattle, and pigs).
- Leadership: Experience supervising land areas, casual staff, or technicians.
- Skills: Strong communication, organisation, digital record-keeping, and problem-solving abilities.
- People Focused: Experience working with young people, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of farmers?
For further information, please view the job information pack.
Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a FE Learning Support Worker and FE Teacher with the Education Workforce Council.
Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.
We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.
Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.
