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Abbey Home Farm
Near Cirencester
Posted: 3 Feb 2026
Deadline: 8 Mar 2026
Compensation: £32-35,000 + accommodation
Paid Full-time Permanent
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic livestock manager to join us on our 650ha mixed organic farm.
We are looking for someone to take forward the daily management of our 40 cow organic dairy herd (soon to be 65ish) as well as our small beef, pig & poultry enterprises supplying the onsite farm shop.
Duties will include day to day milking and working management of the of the dairy herd, followers and all other livestock.
Great communication skills and a positive and flexible forward thinking mindset are key. High animal welfare, excellent attention to detail and good record keeping are essential. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in organic farming principles (and love cows!).
You will be part of the wider farm team (growers, bakers, shopkeepers, butcher, chefs, educators and more) who are all passionate about producing local food, safeguarding biodiversity and welcoming people to the farm.
Salary depending on experience.
3 bedroom semi detached modern cottage available, metres from the farmyard.
Application information
Check out the full job description (and how to apply) to see if it matches your skills and experience at http://www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk/join-the-team/
Please apply in writing with a detailed CV to john@abbeyhomefarm.co.uk
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About Abbey Home Farm
Abbey Home Farm is run by Will and Hilary Chester-Master. They took over the management of the farm from Wills family in 1990 and set about establishing an organic system of farming from day 1. Both Will and Hilary are totally committed to organic practices and are striving to make Abbey Home Farm a truly sustainable, both environmentally and financially, place. The farm, the garden, the shop and the cafe would not run without the other members of the team. There are at present approx 40 people involved, working here in all sorts of capacities, some full time, many part time, from many different backgrounds, but with common links: a passion for local and organic food, high animal welfare, caring for the environment and protecting our wildlife.
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