

Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship. The broad purpose of the occupation is to professionally operate and support the management of an agricultural or horticultural business such as a farm. They will assist in the management at every stage, from the beginning of the product life cycle with the primary resource (seed for crops or breeding for livestock), during the production of the livestock or crops and through to either farm gate sale or direct supply to the consumer. They will consider human, plant and animal health and welfare standards, and environmental priorities.
Assistant farm managers are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of a farm enterprise or enterprises to achieve productivity and environmental business objectives, industry benchmarks and KPIs. They will understand financial performance and control within the enterprise. Record keeping, data collection, data analysis and effective action planning will be key duties. Entry criteria:

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The Paragon Vets Advanced Breeding Team based in Newbiggin, Penrith are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated individual to join the team as Advanced Breeding Administrative Assistant. Successful candidates will have excellent organisational and administrative skills,…
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Paragon Vets are currently seeking an Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT) to join their farm team 4 days per week. The role will support both their Dalston and Newbiggin farm clients, whilst working alongside their Technicians, Vets and Admin teams. The ideal candidate will be OCQ (AHP) ATT qualified,…
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Paragon Vets are delighted to offer opportunities to join their expanding, independent, multi-centre practice. With three centres and a team of 16 farm vets — including multiple certificate and diploma holders — they provide a supportive, forward-thinking environment where high clinical standards,…
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Are you good with plants and people? Would you like the challenge of managing an organic community allotment to produce food and protect nature? Art Gene is seeking a Community Gardener on a fixed-term contract until 2028. They can consider a 3, 4 or 5 day-a-week contract for the right candidate,…
Apprenticeship
Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully supports professional development, with our Chartered Accountant Training Programme leading to the ACA qualification and membership of the ICAEW. Whether you join us from a graduate background, or progress from your AAT…
Apprenticeship
Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully support professional development with our tax training scheme incorporating the nationally recognised ATT (Association of Taxation Technician) qualification, and offering the opportunity on completion to progress…
Training
The AAT route into accountancy is a great starting point for a career at Dodd & Co. With an emphasis on workplace learning our training scheme incorporates the nationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) qualification, with the opportunity on completion to progress on all the…
Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about the outdoors, wildlife or farming? Want to turn that passion into a career? Cumbria Connect is now recruiting for three apprentices, focusing on nature recovery, nature-friendly farming and land management – right here in the Lake District.
Volunteering
Come and get involved learning about endangered wildflower meadow restoration work at the Cumbria Seed Bank. We are saving seed from 14 rare and declining species to then propagate into plug plants at our conservation nursery at Gosling Sike, then we'll plant them out in specific sites to establish…
Apprenticeship
Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully supports professional development, with our Chartered Accountant Training Programme leading to the ACA qualification and membership of the ICAEW. Whether you join us from a graduate background, or progress from your AAT…
Training
The AAT route into accountancy is a great starting point for a career at Dodd & Co. With an emphasis on workplace learning our training scheme incorporates the nationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) qualification, with the opportunity on completion to progress on all the…
Apprenticeship
Assistant Farm Manager, Level 4. The Assistant farm manager will assist in the management at every stage, from the breeding for livestock, during the production of the livestock through to either farm gate sale or direct supply to the consumer. They will consider human, plant and animal health and…
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Apprenticeship
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such…
Work Experience
As a busy centre, we can provide in-depth work experience of being employed in an equine stableyard. We are passionate about sharing experiences and helping students get a foothold in the industry. When you work with us, we will train you in safe yard practices as well as give references and…

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