Head Shepherdess

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Head Shepherd in Lincolnshire, UK, with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 DOE. The role involves managing sheep for regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil health, and requires extensive shepherding experience. Responsibilities include holistic land management and communication with farm management. Benefits include a house, use of a Land Rover Defender, and professional development opportunities. This is a full-time position based on-site.
Head Shepherd - Lincolnshire - 45,000 DOE House Land Rover Defender
The Job:
We are seeking a Head Shepherd to manage our flock as an essential part of our regenerative arable business at Lighthouse Farm. This role carries significant responsibility, ensuring the sheep contribute effectively to improving soil health by increasing organic matter, enhancing fertility, optimizing nutrient cycling and reducing pesticide use.
The Company:
This company is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on regenerative farming methods to improve long-term soil health and ecosystem resilience. With an integrated approach combines livestock management with arable farming, aiming to maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
The Candidate:
• Extensive shepherding experience
• Strong understanding of holistic land management and regenerative agriculture
• Proactive and capable of working independently
• Effective communicator, maintaining regular contact with farm owners/managers
• Experience in Cell grazing, Rotational grazing and managing multi-species cover crops
• Interest in cattle management with the ability to assist at key times (advantageous)

The Package:
• Salary 35,000 - 45,000 (depending on experience)
• House included as part of the package
• Use of a Land Rover Defender
• Opportunities for professional development in a progressive agricultural environment
• Access to farm facilities and equipment
• Shearing and scanning outsourced
• Additional support provided during lambing season

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant,

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Employment Type : 1
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: £ 35000 - 45000