Farm & Conservation Manager

<p>The Woodlands Farm Trust, Shooters Hill, London.<br>£36,000–£45,000 pa (depending on experience), full‑time with occasional weekend and seasonal working</p><p>Are you looking for a rewarding role that brings together hands on farm management, ecological stewardship‑ and community engagement on one of the UK’s largest working city farms?</p><p>Following retirement, an opportunity has arisen to lead the day-to-day farming and conservation work across our 89 acre site, home to native and rare breed cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and bees, species rich grassland, extensive hedgerows, ancient woodland and a thriving volunteer community.</p><p>Enthusiastic, practical and highly motivated with a passion for farming, you will oversee all aspects of farming and conservation, alongside managing staff and volunteers. You will also play a central role in delivering our Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Capital Grants, in addition to our new ecological restoration and business plan programme funded by Levy and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.</p><p>Working closely with trustees, staff, volunteers and community partners, you will help maintain a safe, established farm, strengthening our public profile and contributing to our ‑long term‑ strategic planning.</p><p>For further details, an application form and who to contact for more information, please visit our website.</p><p>Closing date: Monday 24th August 2026 </p>

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