We are looking for an experienced Livestock Manager to join our Animal Care Team at Cattle Country Farm Park. Every year we welcome 130,000 visitors to Cattle Country and our Animal Barn is a hugely popular attraction within the park - you will be working closely with our management team to give the very best experience to our visitors and care to the animals that we keep.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Supported by our Animal Care Team, you will be oversee all aspects of husbandry for our calves, sheep, pigs, ponies, deer, goats and alpacas as well as our small animals and poultry

• Feeding, cleaning out and caring for our animals, making sure that we comply with the highest standards of animal welfare

• Responsible for all paperwork and record-keeping relating to our animals; this includes movement records, opening/closing checks, administering medicines, health checks and making sure that we are compliant with our Animal Activities Licence

• Managing breeding programmes and birthing among our cattle, sheep, pigs, alpacas and goats, assisted by the wider team

• Working with our Maintenance and Farm teams to make sure that all of our animals have appropriate housing, paddocks and enrichment

• Administering medication and working with our veterinary team on a vaccination programme

• Purchasing animal feed and supplies, and working on feeding plans

• Organising a schedule of Animal Barn Activities throughout the year including animal petting, lambing, lamb bottle feeding, sheep racing, and interacting with our visitors to educate and entertain them

• Training the wider team to carry out the daily tasks, host Animal Barn Activities, Educational Visits and our Tractor Rides – regularly reviewing the content to make sure that it is relevant to the time of year and audience

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and ensure that all areas of The Animal Barn are well-maintained and presented to a high standard throughout the year

• Ensure that the Animal Barn Team comply with industry guidelines for livestock activities

• Working with the Farm Park Manager to plan and risk assess Animal Barn activities

• You will also provide ad hoc support to our farm team on our 500-head beef herd

Job Requirements

• You must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience of working with livestock in an agricultural environment

• Agricultural qualification or Further Education in a relevant subject. Applicants with significantly more relevant experience would be considered without a formal qualification

• Extremely high standards of presentation and care for our livestock at all times

• An excellent communicator – with the wider team, the Animal Barn team and our visitors

• Highly organised - planning ahead to make sure that we always have new animals and an exciting schedule of activities running in The Animal Barn for our visitors

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the breeds we keep

• A friendly, calm and confident manner with excellent customer service skills

• A flexible approach and able to work additional hours when required

• Due to our rural location, having your own transport is essential. Previous experience of using farm machinery would be advantageous but full training will be provided to the right candidate

This is a full-time role working 5 days per week and you will be required to work at least one day each weekend

Salary dependant on experience.

Applications close 30th September.

This role does not include accommodation.

We are recruiting Supervisors to support our Managers with the smooth day-to-day running of Cattle Country Farm Park, GRAZE Café & The Barn at Berkeley.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a diverse hospitality and leisure business, so it will suit someone with previous experience in a similar or relevant environment such as retail, leisure or a visitor attraction in a customer facing role. We are always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, improve our social media channels and seasonal events, and our Supervisors will have the opportunity to progress within the business and make a real difference to the running of our Farm Park, Café and Wedding Venue.

Each Supervisor will work in one Primary Business Area, but all Supervisors will be trained to work across multiple areas of the business, to provide to support to other Managers when required and enable them to take more shifts. Our Supervisors will be supported by the teams in each area.

Key areas of training and responsibilities

• Deputising for, and working alongside our Managers and Assistant Managers our Supervisors will also lead one team in the Manager's absence being the main point of contact for that business area during opening hours

• Work alongside other Managers and Supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the business

• Delegating the daily tasks and ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times

• Be highly organised and able to use initiative to solve problems

• Assist with training new starters and junior team members

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, setting an example to the wider team

• Arranging staff lunches

• Deal with customer questions

• Have a smart and professional appearance

• Be flexible and able to work additional hours when required

• Have a good understanding of all business areas and the site layout/locations

Hours: This is a part time contracted role, working 8-24h per week with the opportunity to work full time hours in holiday periods

This position is based at our wedding venue, The Barn at Berkeley.

In the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside, The Barn at Berkeley is a traditional Cotswold stone barn wedding & events venue.

We are recruiting for Experienced Front of House and Bar Staff to join our busy team working at weddings

• 6-12 hour shifts available to include serving Welcome Drinks, Canapes & The Wedding Breakfast and Bar work throughout the day and evening

• Competitive rates of pay

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over with previous experience in a similar or relevant role

• All applicants must have their own transport and be able to get to Berkeley, Gloucestershire

• You must be able to work Fridays/Saturdays

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Each year we want to bring the magic of Christmas to Cattle Country, and to do that we need to find the perfect Father Christmas!

As Father Christmas, you will be responsible for creating a magical experience for our visitors, providing a unique photo opportunity and a memorable visit to Cattle Country.

From the moment you arrive on your sleigh, you will bring the Cattle Country Christmas experience to life so you must be confident, friendly and able to engage with visitors of all ages. Previous experience would be an advantage.

This is a part time role and you must be able to work weekends and holidays until 23rd December.

Each year we want to bring the magic of Christmas to Cattle Country, and to do that we need to find the perfect band of merry Elves.

You will be responsible for creating a magical experience for our visitors, providing a unique photo opportunity and a memorable visit to Cattle Country.

From the moment you arrive, you will bring the Cattle Country Christmas experience to life so you must be confident, friendly and able to engage with visitors of all ages.

This is a part time role and you must be able to work weekends and holidays until 23rd December.