Livestock Person x3 – Ouse Washes

Do you have a passion to work with beef cattle on the largest area of wetland grassland in the country?

We are looking for up to 3 stock people to work as part of a 6-person team responsible for the management of 2,000 beef cattle on the Ouse Washes on a 6-month contract.

The main duties will include daily shepherding, cattle movements, routine veterinary treatments, treating ailments, assisting with record-keeping, and maintaining infrastructure.

What we need from you:

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• Some experience of working with cattle (but this will be an excellent opportunity to gain further knowledge of how a large scale cattle grazing operation functions);
• Good basic knowledge of all aspects of cattle husbandry;
• Knowledge of essential record keeping requirements;
• Ability to work as part of a team, and
• Able to occasionally work alone with minimal supervision.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Sit astride ATV and Off Road 4×4 certificates;
• Good understanding of agricultural and conservation land management;
• Relevant ecological knowledge relating to grazing as a management tool;
• Proficient and competent in a range of land management tasks related to the grazing operation, and
• Problem solving skills.

Please note that tractor driving experience is not essential, and training will be provided by senior staff in all aspects of cattle management and welfare.

These are Fixed-Term, Full-Time contract for 6 months. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 24th March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected] 

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short application form.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.