Rural Recruits

03/02/2025

Gamekeeper and Park Ranger – Burghley Estate, Stamford
Burghley Estate, Stamford, one of England’s most prestigious historic Estates, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Gamekeeper and Park Ranger to manage and maintain the estate’s sporting and conservation interests. This is a unique opportunity to work in a stunning environment, ensuring the responsible management of wildlife, woodland, and game shooting activities across the Estate.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering up to 20 days of driven and walked-up shooting per season, ensuring all aspects of game management, habitat enhancement, and predator control are conducted to the highest standards. In addition to gamekeeping duties, the role requires extensive involvement in vermin control, year-round deer and grey squirrel management, and the general upkeep of the Estate’s parkland and woodlands.
This is a hands-on position that requires a proactive and dedicated individual with a strong understanding of gamekeeping, conservation, and Estate maintenance. The role will require autonomy, but will report to the Head of Land and Property. The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, engaging, hard working and, importantly, a team player willing to get involved in all aspects of Estate life.
Burghley Park shoot has been run continuously for many decades, using the beautiful grounds of Burghley Park and surrounding farmland to deliver high quality days. The role will be predominantly based (and housed) in Burghley Park, but the wider Estate will at times come into the remit.
Key Responsibilities
Gamekeeping & Sporting Management:
• Working with the Land and Property team to organise and deliver up to 20 shoot days per season, ensuring exceptional standards for guests at all times.
• Day to day management of shoot infrastructure.
• Implement and oversee all aspects of predator and vermin control, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical best practices.
• Maintain game cover crops, pens, feeders, and shoot infrastructure.
• Liaise with Estate staff, beaters, and shoot day personnel to ensure smooth operations.
• At times, taking guests out for guided deer stalking outings and arranging duck flighting opportunities.
Wildlife & Deer Management:
• Conduct year-round control of grey squirrels and other vermin to protect woodland and biodiversity.
• Manage the Estate’s fallow deer herd, ensuring a healthy, balanced population in line with conservation and welfare best practices.
• Undertake selective culling as required, processing carcasses for Estate use or sale.
• Monitor wildlife populations and implement conservation initiatives to support biodiversity.
Estate & Woodland Maintenance:
• Assist with forestry operations, including planting, thinning, and felling as necessary.
• Carry out fencing repairs, footpath maintenance, and general Estate upkeep.
• Support habitat management projects to enhance the Estate’s natural environment.
• Maintain Estate machinery, equipment, and vehicles to a high standard.
• Wider Park responsibilities include, being part of the fire salvage team and the park security team.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a highly competent and self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work and has a passion for conservation and land management. The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven experience as a Gamekeeper, Deer Manager, or in a similar countryside management role.
• A thorough understanding of game shooting, including predator control and habitat management.
• Strong experience in deer management, including culling and carcass handling.
• Practical skills in fencing, woodland work, and general Estate maintenance.
• A responsible and ethical approach to game and wildlife management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider estate team.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Fi****ms and shotgun certificates (or the ability to obtain them).
What We Offer
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Accommodation in Burghley Park
• A unique opportunity to work on one of England’s most historic and well-maintained Estates.
• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive and dedicated team.
• Training and development opportunities where required.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, experience, and passion for countryside management, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to Jenny Preston – [email protected] Closing Date, Wednesday 19 February 2025. Interviews will be held at the Burghley Estate Office during the week of 24 February 2025. Start date to be agreed, but targeting 1st April.

03/02/2025

Sandhill Veterinary Services Ltd requires a lab / office assistant for the summer period (April / May until October) to work in our busy game bird and poultry vet practice and lab.

The role primarily involves:
• Sample handling/weighing – Faeces, bacteria, organic material, bird carcasses.
• Use of a microscope
• Faecal egg counting and worm counts
• Grouse worm counts
• Preparing intestines for analysis
• Assisting vets with post-mortem examinations
• Lab and PM room cleaning
• Restocking shelves

There will also be admin/reception duties such as answering the telephone, using the IT system and booking out and packaging orders.

We are ideally looking for somebody to work from 8:30am until 5pm, plus Saturday mornings (at time and a half pay), however, negotiation of hours is possible for the right candidate.

No previous lab experience required. Full training provided.

For more information, please contact us on 01845 578710 or [email protected]

03/02/2025

Single Handed Keeper Position, (Cheshire)

An experienced gamekeeper is required to join a family run shoot, shooting over circa 2500 acres in the heart of Cheshire. The owners of the shoot want to continue to develop the shooting on the estate so the right candidate will have experience with Pheasants, English Partridges and Ducks.
The shoot undertakes approximately 15 driven days shooting each season, with a handful of rough days. It is the objective of the owners of the estate to build upon and enhance the biodiversity and habitat on the estate, so the role will also include general estate maintenance and woodland management.
The successful applicant must have a minimum 5 years’ experience in the shooting industry and the self-motivation and ability to work on their own or as part of a team when necessary. The successful applicant will have good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with the local community, farmers, and key stake holders. Presentation of the shoot is key not only on shoot days but throughout the year, therefore a keen eye for detail is essential.
Applicants must also have a full UK driving license, valid shotgun and fi****ms certificates and be a trained vermin controller. The following is desirable, minimum DSC Level 1, ATV, sit-astride, brush cutter and chainsaw certificates, Further training will be provided as required.
The candidate should be active and enthusiastic for the role with a love for the countryside, and have a good working knowledge of all relevant laws relating to game management, conservation and vermin control.
The position comes with excellent terms and a competitive salary based on experience for the successful candidate.
Essentials:
• 5 years + Game Keeping Experience,
• Experience Rearing Poultry/Game,
• Full UK Driving License,
• FAC & SGC,
• Own Working Dogs,
• Qualifications for vermin and predator control.
Desirable:
• DSC1,
• Chainsaw Certificates,
• Brush Cutter,
• ATV & UTV Certificates.
The package will include:
• Salary Subject to Candidate
• Vehicle
• Shoot attire
• Dog food allowance
• Water proofs
• Boots.

References Required.

Appointment: 17th of March
Interviews will take place week commencing 24th of February.
To Apply, please send your CV and Covering letter by Saturday 15th of February to William Hawke at [email protected]

03/02/2025

Livestock Manager Opportunity – North Yorkshire

We are seeking a forward-thinking and passionate individual to join our family farm and play a key role in shaping its future. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and manage a new regenerative livestock enterprise to run alongside our existing farming operations.
The successful candidate will take a hands-on role in:
• Assist in the development and management of a regenerative livestock program and mob grazing system.
• Overseeing daily farm operations while contributing to long-term business planning.
• Collecting and analysing both livestock and arable data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Working closely with our team to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across all enterprises.
We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a passion for progressive farming practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. This role offers career development opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking business with added support from the Precision Grazing Group.

Key Responsibilities:
• Help to develop and implement a regenerative livestock enterprise across 500 acres.
• Oversee livestock husbandry, performance and pasture management.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow planning for the farm.
• Implement and oversee agri-environment schemes and contribute to crop rotation planning
• Maintain and improve farm infrastructure, including fencing and water systems.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery efficiently and safely.
• Make day-to-day decisions and provide regular performance reports.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience in pasture-based cattle/sheep management.
• Strong financial and data analysis skills (budgeting, accounting, forecasting, risk management, proficiency in Excel).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills—able to work both independently and within a small team.
• Attention to detail to maintain an organised and efficient work environment.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery effectively.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience. Excellent package including housing, vehicle, and performance-based bonus.
If you have a passion for regenerative agriculture and innovative farm management, we’d love to hear from you. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, covering letter and salary expectations to [email protected]
Start: April 2025
Application Deadline: 16th February 2025

02/02/2025

Vacancy in Belgium

Region: close to Namur (French-speaking part of Belgium)
· Shooting rights,
· tasks:
o predator control (priority)
o feeding
o maintenance high seats
o maintenance of open tracks/areas in woodland for birds
o some forestry maintenance
o participate in decisions about game crops
· Terrain:
o Domain area: over 1000 acres in one block, of which
· 63% farmed agricultural land and meadows, all either regeneratively or organically farmed with several small woodland areas (1ha or less), many hedgerows (over 10 miles), production of strawberies, asparagus, cherries, and tomatoes as well as cereals and legumes
· 37% woodland (small and larger single blocks),
· There are two orchards
· A river flows in the estate
o lot of habitat management already in place (strips, bushes, some hedgerows, fields dedicated to wildflife with flower or other mixes, high seats)
o shooting grounds in our hands for decades at the core, but recently increased to control a whole valley.
· game entirely wild for many years: hares, pheasant, rabbits and formerly grey partridges; reintroduction of partridges is considered. Many other farmland birds are present. Large mammals, either stalked or silent drives:
o roe deer
o wild boars
· housing can be provided or helped with
· equipment
o 4WD and trailers to transport equipment will be provided
o traps: existing sets and can be complemented as necessary
· Qualities required:
o Passion for wild game management, including predator control
o Team spirit (with the rest of the estate (agricultural, wine and forestry))
o Willingness to integrate in a non english language country.

Please apply with your CV to [email protected]
Closing date Sunday 16th February 2025

31/01/2025

Stalker
We are pleased to offer the position of a Stalker in the beautiful surroundings of Strathconon Estate.
In this role, you will carry out the day-to-day duties of a Stalker on Strathconon, Scardroy and Ledgowan Estates in an efficient and effective manner. You will work closely with the Estate Manager and be proactive and able to work independently and motivate staff.
We are seeking an experienced Stalker who can undertake activities according to the Estate vision, mission and values as provided by the Estate Manager.
This position reports to Strathconon Estates Limited and the on-site Estate Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with Estate Manager to provide appropriate deer numbers to support nature conservation objectives and adhere to the estate policy on best practice for Deer Management
• Take clients Red Deer Stalking
• Maintaining the Deer Larder per SQWV stipulation
• Take care of working hill ponies along with Estate Pony Ghillie.
• Assist in Habitat & Conservation Monitoring
• Landscape Maintenance including mowing, planting, weeding etc
• Maintenance of horticultural equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are legal and roadworthy
• Co-ordinate works with other staff members and contractors along with mentoring support for any students
• Compliance with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation and adhere to the estate Health and Safety Policy Statements
We seek a supportive and conscientious individual with attention to detail and the ability to work independently or as part of a wider team. Your abilities as a team player, positive and service minded personality will be key to your success in the role. If you are the new colleague we are looking for, we will introduce you to our company values and vision and onboard you to ensure your success as part of our team.
Working at Strathconon offers a unique blend of a professional career, work life balance and country living. Strathconon Estates Limited are committed to supporting our local community through the creation of high-quality employment and offering an attractive family life in this rural location. A primary school and playpark are located on site and with a high school within commuting distance.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits based on a 40-hour work week, with flexibility according to the seasons. Accommodation is available on-site, if required.
Apply now and please tell us a bit about yourself.
Send your letter of application and resume to: [email protected]

31/01/2025

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29/01/2025

Job Title: Estate Gardener
Location: Cokenach, SG8 8DL
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Experience: 2 Years Working in similar role
Qualifications: relevant qualifications are advantageous however full training would be provided to the right candidate

Job Details
We have an exciting horticultural opportunity available for an individual with a passion for plants, vegetables and machinery skill set. As a gardener, you will be playing a vital role in ensuring our gardens are a wonderful place to visit and spend time. You will be part of a team of gardeners caring for and working on the gardens and existing areas of Cokenach. The core of your work will be focused at Cokenach in the Park and Gardens although at times your help will be needed at the peripheral areas of the Estate.
Background
This horticultural role has been created to meet the current and future needs of the Walled Gardens and Parkland. This position offers a unique opportunity for you to shape and craft your career within this department.
Previous time working within a country estate would be beneficial. You should be enthusiastic, be effective and efficient when working on your own or as part of a wider team. Depending on your skills and interests, we are happy to organise additional training to enable you to work at the highest standards possible.
What will you be doing
As an Estate Gardener, you will:
• Maintain beautiful gardens, including varied perennial schemes and specimen trees
• Produce a high standard of care and presentation to all areas
• Take pride in all jobs assigned to yourself including weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, grass cutting and strimming
• Have or develop skills in staking, propagation, tying in and training of fruit trees and climbers
• Be using ride-on mowers and handheld machinery, so a good proficiency is expected
• Be required to carry out other reasonable duties as required
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to
Responsibilities
• Plant and nurture new trees, flowers and various plants
• Assessing the health of plants, trees and turf and diagnosing plant diseases and pests
• Planning and implementing seasonal planting plans
• Applying fertiliser, pesticides and other garden chemicals according to safety instructions and regulations
• Operating and maintaining garden machinery and tools, including mowers, trimmers and sprayers
• Maintain a clean garden by clearing rubbish and litter from the garden and grounds
• Advise management on the costs of plants and garden necessities with detailed quotations and reports
• Working with other staff and contractors to ensure overall maintenance of the estate
• Maintaining records of work activities, plantings, and chemical applications
What to expect
You will be expected to be presentable at all times, utilising estate workwear and PPE where required.
You will need to have
• A full, clean driving licence
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to work
• Decision making skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload
• The ability to motivate yourself and set your own goals
• A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Please send your CV to [email protected]

29/01/2025

28/01/2025

GROUSE BEAT KEEPER
Grouse Moor Beat Keeper required for a highly productive and prestigious Grouse Moor in the heart of the Angus Glens.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to join a highly motivated and dedicated grouse focussed team. Successful candidates will be responsible for running a very prominent beat within the estate. They will maintain high standards consistently with a keen eye for detail, self-motivation and keen on vermin control in order to deliver the habitat management expected of them.
Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive renumeration package, onsite housing in a three bed farmhouse and use of estate vehicles.
Detailed CV’s to be submitted to [email protected] and [email protected]

28/01/2025

Head Gardener Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to join our existing small team, at a large Country House / Farm in Country Durham. The property comprises a historic mansion house, with associated formal gardens, kitchen garden and parklands, along with woodlands and agricultural land. The property is managed to an extremely high standard and we are seeking a motivated individual to lead a small gardening and maintenance team to maintain and develop these standards in all aspects of gardening and landscaping.

The Head Gardener will be responsible for:
• Direct line management of a team of three people, including an estate maintenance role.
• Management and maintenance of the gardens, parkland and wider property. This includes a kitchen garden, glass house, orangery, extensive topiary and hedging, parkland maintenance and woodland maintenance.
• Assistance with development of exciting new projects
• Responsibility for the maintenance and servicing of a range of very modern equipment and machinery
• Day to day responsibility for Health & Safety matters and reporting any issues to the managing agents.
• Responsibility for day to day running of the Estate biomass system.
• Occasional driving / airport runs will be required.

The position is live in and we are offering a very attractive package, including a recently refurbished 2 bedroom house (other options are available), along with a highly competitive salary, depending upon experience.

Whilst we are seeking to speak to individuals with a relevant horticultural qualification, we are equally seeking to recruit the right person for our small team, so if you have experience in managing small teams and have some relevant landscaping / gardening experience and have a strong work ethic / are self motivated and wish to work in a fantastic environment, then we would be pleased to hear from you!

This is a full time position and some evening and weekend working will be required when the principle is in residence. A full driving licence is essential and whilst vocational qualifications are an advantage, are not essential as training will be provided.

If this sounds of interest, we are seeking to fill this role in March / April and would please ask interested applicants to apply with a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact us on 01738 472 110.

28/01/2025

Title: Estate Game keeper & Grounds Maintenance
Employed by: The Sansaw Estate
Hours of Work: 40hrs/week 8:00am – 5:00pm (Subject to seasons)

Estate Gamekeeper & Grounds Maintenance


Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual to maintain the Estates grounds alongside Gamekeeping on an established, exciting family shoot. This person will join the Sansaw Estate’s multi-faceted team, being wholly responsible for the upkeep of the Estates Business Park grounds, wildlife and habitatmanagement and pheasant shoot. Experience in both sectors is not essential, with the right candidate being driven to achieve the set goals with the right management, whilst striving to go above and beyond expectations.

The Estate

Sansaw is a forward-thinking modern rural estate, focused on regenerating and diversifying its assets, at the same time recognizing the need to protect and enhance
its existing portfolio of property, farmland and woodland. It sits within the heart of the Shropshire Countryside, surrounded by mixed woodland and modern farming enterprises.
For more information please visit www.sansaw.co.uk.

Job Description

The Estate seeks to appoint a Game Keeper and Grounds Maintenance person to look after and maintain the Estates Family Shoot, Woodland, Business Park and wider landscape. They will contribute towards a variety of tasks which will include and extend from the following:

– Groundskeeping
– Woodland management
– Hedge planting and maintenance
– Fencing
– Gamekeeping
– Pheasant welfare and hygiene
– Chain sawing
– Spraying
– Lawnmowing
– Strimming








Requirements

– Full UK Driving License (Essential)
– Experience of groundskeeping and maintenance (Desirable)
– Gamekeeping experience (Desirable)
– Quadbike Certificate (Desirable)
– Chainsaw Certificate (Desirable)
– Spraying Certificate (Desirable)
– Health and safety awareness and ability to assess risk
– Forward thinking and self-motivated (Essential)


This is an interesting, rewarding and enjoyable position for a cheerful person who
is interested in Gamekeeping and Groundskeeping. The position will be based on the Sansaw Estate in a beautiful environment just outside Hadnall in North Shropshire.

Salary

Salary and accommodation subject to candidate

Appointment

1st March

Contract

Details of contract to be confirmed

Interviews

It is anticipated that interviews will take place at the Sansaw Estate Office, following which candidates may be requested to attend a trial day on the Estate.

Applications

To Apply, please send your CV and covering letter, by Friday 21st February to:


Adam Osbaldsiton

Sansaw Estate

[email protected]

27/01/2025

Single Handed Gamekeeper Position, Highland Perthshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious gamekeeper on a private Estate in Perthshire. The family owned Estate, shooting over around 900 acres, has been developed as a successful lowground shoot for Pheasant, Partridge and Duck.
The Estate undertakes approximately 20 driven days shooting each season, most of which are family days. The Estate has a strong desire to build upon its biodiversity offering and this will form part of the job alongside the sporting provisions.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-motivated person, who has the ability to work as part of the wider team. The Estate prides itself on the quality of its sport and the presentation of the Estate, therefore a keen eye for detail is essential.
Applicants must also have a full UK driving license, valid shotgun and fi****ms certificates and ATV, sit-astride and chainsaw certificates. Further training will be provided as required.
The position comes with excellent terms, including first class accommodation that was fully refurbished in 2020 to include outbuildings and kennels along with a competitive salary based on experience.

A job description is available on request. The position is available from 1st April 2025, but the start date can be negotiable.
Please enquire to and submit a covering letter, CV and recent photograph to Lucie Howatson at [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Thursday 20th February 2025.

24/01/2025

UNDERKEEPER
An exciting opportunity to join the diverse 14,000-acre Englefield Estate in Berkshire, to support the Head Keeper in a varied role delivering driven pheasant shooting, a ground-nesting bird project and deer management.
The successful applicant will have a keen understanding of conservation and environmental management as well as being hard working, self-motivated and working well with others. Please submit applications, including a covering letter and CV to: Head Gamekeeper, The Estate Office, Englefield Estate Yard, The Street, Englefield, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5ES or email: [email protected].

24/01/2025

Assistant Gamekeeper, Part-time
About our company
Frederick Hiam Ltd is a diverse family-owned farming business, located close to the Suffolk/Norfolk border. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic part-time Assistant Gamekeeper to join our small Estates Team, to help deliver a semi wild bird shoot.
Please call HR on 01842 816990 to find out more about this position, we would love to hear from you!
About the role of Assistant Gamekeeper
Working hours required: Usually 2 days per week
Holidays: 31 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
Salary: Competitive market salary & company pension scheme
Location: Frederick Hiam Estate
General duties that are required but not limited to:
• Pest control, including daily checking of traps
• Game bird management/husbandry
• Habitat management
• Maintenance of machinery and equipment
What you’ll need to have:
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Shotgun and firearm licence
• Experience of pest control with the knowledge and ability to keep up to date with the law and legislation on trapping and shooting
• Knowledge of game management/husbandry
• Time management skills
• The ability to work on your as well as part of a small team
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
What you’ll ideally have:
• Certificate in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
• Certificate in Sit in ATV/UTV
• Experience driving a Tractor
• Experience of habitat management for game birds as well as other general wildlife and endangered species
Benefits:
• Death in service
• Bereavement pay
• Profit related bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
Applications by email to [email protected] closing date 23/02/2025.

24/01/2025

AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR 2025/26 SEASON
Shooting Estate on the Edge of the North York Moors
Mixed Estate1350 acres, Keepers House available if required
Enquiries to: [email protected]

21/01/2025

Beat Keeper required for Raisthorpe Shoot in East Yorkshire
Raisthorpe Shoot is predominantly a partridge shoot with some pheasants based on the Yorkshire Wolds.
A great job opportunity has arrived for a forward thinking, motivated beat keeper to join our team.
The main role is to assist the Head keeper in carrying out day to day tasks associated with running a quality shoot. The role will involve carrying out all aspects of bird husbandry from egg production through to releasing of birds.
You will be responsible for your own beat keeping and maintaining high standards of work.
You will help to maintain good working relationships with neighbouring farms as well as within the estate.
You will be responsible for all associated management of partridge and pheasant incl feeding, watering, vermin control, do***ng in. Additional duties will include general maintenance and tidying up of the grounds of the estate.
You will assist the head keeper in enhancing an improving the shoot and ensuring the highest standards are met with a modern, forward thinking approach to duties.
Candidates must have a clean driving licence, a current shot gun certificate, chain saw ATV tickets and working dogs and at least 5 years relevant experience.
The position attracts a competitive salary and high quality housing as part of the package.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] by 4th February 2025.

21/01/2025

ESTATE MANAGER AND DEER STALKER
KINGIE ESTATE, INVERNESS-SHIRE
HISTORY
Kingie was purchased in 1989 by the current owners, I & H Brown, as a traditional sporting estate with deer stalking continuing to remain at the core of the family’s management of the estate. The estate is situated on the south side of Loch Quoich, in wild and remote west coast scenery, extending to circa 17,500 acres.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position available is a working estate manager and deer stalker. The applicant will berequired to demonstrate the ability to work alone but as part of a team, with part-time ghillies required during the season. The individual should be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills, with a good work ethic. Deer stalking remains the main activity, but land uses have gradually diversified to include more forestry, peatland restoration and renewables. Therefore, the applicant will require a willingness to work across a diverse range of activities.
DEER STALKING
The estate is part of the Knoydart Deer Management Group and deer management is strictly controlled through the wider deer management plan, adjusting annual culls to both grazing pressure and recruitment. The owners currently look to cull 20 to 25 stags and 60 hinds and calves per annum. The deer forest is accessed by boat over Loch Quoich or Land Rover/ATV tracks to the south.
FISHING
The estate has fishing available on Loch Quoich, with a fishing boat available for the family and guests.
HOLIDAY & PROPERTY LETTING
The estate has two properties which it rents out as holiday lets. The role includes looking after the estate properties and guests. The applicant should be willing and able to support with maintenance of the properties and hill tracks. Potential opportunity for the applicant’s partner to assist with housekeeping of the holiday lets.
FORESTRY AND PEATLAND RESTORATION
The estate has existing conifer woodlands and recently planted a new native woodland with more planting being considered. In time, these trees will provide critical shelter for deer and a diverse range of habitats for flora and fauna. Peatland restoration has recently commenced with a 72 hectares scheme underway in the heart of the estate, with sustainability a key objective. The applicant would be required to maintain records and schedules of habitat growth and restoration, in line with management’s and governmental obligations
APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE
• Previous deer stalking and management experience
• Knowledge and experience with boats (desirable)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbally
• ATV/Argo ticket (desirable)
PACKAGE
• Attractive salary commensurate with experience
• Estate accommodation in the small hamlet of Kingie, near Invergarry, Inverness-shire
• Estate 4x4 vehicle
Candidates should send their application and cv to [email protected]