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Hill Shepherd

Floors Farming Partnership
Duns

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
Driving
Irrigation
Hand tools
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an experienced and motivated Hill Shepherd to become part of a dedicated team managing a significant hill sheep enterprise within the stunning Lammermuir Hills.

About Roxburghe Estates

Roxburghe Estates have been part of the Scottish Borders since 1358. Through generations of stewardship, we have developed deep connections with the land and local communities, guided by a commitment to environmental responsibility, innovation and long-term sustainability.

Everything we do is focused on ensuring the estate continues to thrive for future generations. Our values of Custodianship, Community, Authenticity, Drive and Warmth underpin our approach to managing the land, supporting local communities and developing sustainable rural businesses.

The Opportunity

Based at Scarlaw Farm, approximately 8 miles from Duns, this role forms part of the Estate's Hill Farming enterprise and reports to the Head Gamekeeper.

The successful candidate will work alongside the existing shepherd at Byrecleugh and the wider gamekeeping team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of approximately 1,750 Scottish Blackface ewes and ewe hoggs, together with 420 wedders, across 4,100 acres of in-bye and hill ground within a wider 10,000-acre managed moorland environment.

This is a permanent, long-term opportunity for someone looking to develop their agricultural career within a progressive and well-managed rural estate.

The flock lambs outdoors between mid-April and May and produces a combination of finished lambs, store lambs and replacement ewe lambs. The sheep enterprise also plays an important role in supporting the estate's wider land management objectives, including grouse moor management and tick control.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of approximately 1,750 ewes and ewe hoggs.
All aspects of sheep husbandry, including lambing, gathering, dosing, jagging and flock health management.
Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and stockmanship.
Livestock record keeping and administration.
General farm duties and basic machinery maintenance.
Working collaboratively with the estate's shepherding and gamekeeping teams.

About You

We are looking for a practical and capable individual who is passionate about hill farming and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

You will have:

Previous experience in hill sheep management
Excellent stockmanship and animal husbandry skills
The ability to work independently and make sound decisions
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
A full UK driving licence
Working dogs
Experience operating farm machinery

The following would be advantageous:

ATV certification

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Estate accommodation
Kennels
Additional employee benefits
The opportunity to work within one of Scotland's most respected rural estates in a spectacular upland environment.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

Applications close on the 10th of July. Interviews may be arranged as suitable applications are received.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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