REALM Jobs Radar
Find opportunities in farming and ranching across the UK, known for its rich agricultural heritage and diverse landscapes.
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Station · Northern Pastoral Co.
Live-in station hand for the northern muster season. Mustering, yardwork, fencing and bore runs across a large NT pastoral property.
REALM Take. Classic introductory NT station role. Manual licence essential, prior horse work a bonus.
Ranch · Davis Mountains Cattle Co.
Year-round ranch hand on a working cow/calf operation. Horsemanship and fencing required. Housing usually provided.
REALM Take. Old-school West Texas hand work. Live remote, ride daily.
Ranch · Alberta Cow/Calf Ranch
Mixed cattle hand on a foothills operation. Calving rotation, fencing, haying. Accommodation usually provided.
REALM Take. Solid Canadian Western work. Bring a warm coat.
In the United Kingdom, rural and agricultural work is as varied as the landscapes themselves, from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The UK’s agricultural sector thrives on year-round tasks, with peak seasons for planting and harvesting that align with the temperate climate. Whether you're involved in dairy farming in the West Country or arable farming in East Anglia, there’s a role for everyone passionate about working the land.
This page is designed for those looking to dive into the rich agricultural and rural job market across the UK. Whether you're an experienced farmer or just starting out, you’ll find listings that suit your skills and interests. Be sure to filter or set alerts to stay updated on the latest opportunities.
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Farm · Lakeland Hill Farm
Hill shepherd role on a traditional Lakeland sheep farm. Dogs essential. Fell-work experience preferred.
REALM Take. A proper hill-farm pathway, not a hobby role.
Equine · Cotswold Equestrian Centre
Yard manager for a busy livery + competition yard. Staff supervision, horse welfare, client management.
Farm · Wolds Arable Co.
Tractor driver for combinable crops harvest. Long days through the campaign. Telehandler ticket preferred.
Farm · Private dairy farm (advertised via FarmingUK)
Full-time stockperson vacancy on a progressive Somerset dairy unit milking 250 high-yielding Holsteins through four Lely robots. Responsibilities include herd health monitoring, calf rearing, youngstock care, and routine feeding and scraping operations. Pay: Competitive (based on experience).
Farm · Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (on behalf of a family-run mixed farming business)
Permanent hands-on role across a 1,400-acre mixed enterprise in North Yorkshire, combining arable tractor operations with beef cattle and sheep husbandry. Three-bedroom accommodation is available and the package suits an experienced farm worker with 4+ years in agriculture. Pay: £38,000–£45,000 per annum + accommodation.
Harvest · Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (on behalf of a large mixed farming business)
Permanent tractor and machinery operator role on an 11,000-acre arable, cattle, and pig operation in Yorkshire, with significant harvest hours and year-round livestock duties. Salary is competitive and the employer can assist with accommodation for the right candidate. Pay: £46,800 per annum.
Agribusiness · De Lacy Executive (on behalf of a progressive research farm)
Senior arable management post bridging the Farm Director and farm team on a leading research farm in the East of England, with close collaboration with scientists on agronomic trials. The package includes subsidised on-site property and 30 days annual leave. Pay: Competitive (salary based on experience).
Agribusiness · UK Livestock Trade Association (via De Lacy Executive)
Agricultural policy leadership role based in Stratford-upon-Avon, championing the interests of British livestock farmers and engaging with government and industry stakeholders. Suited to a policy professional with demonstrable experience in UK agricultural or agri-food sectors. Pay: Competitive.
Farm · National Trust for Scotland
Permanent full-time conservation and visitor engagement ranger at Brodick Country Park on the Isle of Arran, combining habitat and wildlife management with community outreach in one of Scotland's most biodiverse island landscapes. Salary £28,228–£30,118 per annum. Pay: £28,228–£30,118 per annum.
Equine · Private showjumping yard (advertised via The Grooms List)
Full-time Head Groom at a competitive showjumping yard in West Sussex, supporting a high-level young rider at national and international level. The role covers daily yard management, horse presentation, competition logistics, and mentoring of junior grooms. Pay: Competitive (negotiable, dependent on experience).
Equine · The Horse Trust
Entry-to-mid-level groom role at The Horse Trust in Buckinghamshire, supporting the training and welfare of resident equines through vet-led rehabilitation and behaviour modification programmes. Rota-based (5 on, 3 off); circa £28,000 per annum; no riding required. Pay: Circa £28,000 per annum.
Farm · Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (on behalf of a progressive dairy enterprise)
Full-time herdsperson role on a 300-cow dairy unit in Angus, Scotland, with a clear pathway to an Assistant Dairy Manager post. Day-to-day duties cover milking through a 44/88 Boumatic parlour, calf rearing, fertility management, and general farm maintenance. Pay: £13.50–£14.00 per hour DOE.
Farm · Private farming business (advertised via FarmingUK)
Day-to-day management of a 450-cow, spring-calving grass-based dairy system in a scenic upland location in North Wales. Suitable for an experienced herdsperson comfortable with grazing-led operations on a predominantly livestock enterprise. Pay: Not disclosed.
Where these roles come from
Every United Kingdom role on REALM is curated from these 10 sources — niche ag boards, recruitment agencies, regional platforms, dairy/livestock specialists, government programs and big-employer career sites. We link directly to each source; we never republish their descriptions or images.
General ag
Farmers Weekly Jobs
The UK's leading agricultural job board, covering livestock, dairy, arable, agronomy, equestrian, and farm management roles nationwide.
General ag
Farmers Guardian Jobs in Agriculture
Powered by Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer magazines, connecting candidates to farming, agronomy, livestock, and dairy careers across the UK.
Recruitment agency
De Lacy Executive
Specialist agri-business executive recruiter placing candidates from graduates to MDs across farm management, sales, technical, dairy, arable, and supply chain roles.
Recruitment agency
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (ARS)
International agricultural recruitment consultancy with 184+ live UK roles spanning farming, food, fresh produce, horticulture, dairy, and rural sectors.
General ag
FarmingUK Jobs
UK-only job board hosted on one of Britain's most-read farm news websites, covering arable, dairy, livestock, tractor work, and seasonal farm roles.
General ag
FarmHands UK
Family-run, UK-only verified job board for permanent, temporary, and seasonal farm staff, covering dairy, livestock, arable, harvest, and mixed farming roles.
Agribusiness (corporate)
AHDB Careers
Official careers portal for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, advertising analyst, technical, and sector-specialist roles in levy-funded UK agriculture.
Conservation / rural estates
Countryside Jobs Service (CJS)
UK's original countryside and conservation job board since 1994, publishing ranger, estate worker, ecology, wildlife, and land management vacancies from RSPB to National Trust.
Equine
The Grooms List
Award-winning No.1 equestrian recruitment platform in Europe, listing groom, head person, stud hand, rider, and yard manager jobs across the UK and Ireland.
Agribusiness (corporate)
NFU Online Careers
Careers section of the National Farmers Union, the UK's largest farming organisation, listing policy, advisory, and agricultural professional vacancies.
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