Livestock Ranger

Livestock Ranger

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team.

Are you passionate about livestock husbandry and undertaking agricultural work?

If you are looking for a practical role that manages and cares for our cattle, goats and sheep we would love to receive your application.

Up to £28,500 – depending on skills and experience

includes £3,000 per annum emergency on-call allowance

Ability to work evenings and weekends essential for the role.

Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week.

Positions Available: 1

Posted: Friday 13th March 2026

Closes: 4pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026

About Us

The Box Moor Trust is a registered charity that manages nearly 500 acres of grazing and amenity land on behalf of the local community in Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon.

Predominantly open access, our Estate is comprised of a range of habitats subject to varied management plans. The Estate includes;

• River Bulbourne, a rare chalk river that runs through the Estate
• Roughdown Common, a SSSI consisting of unimproved chalk grassland.
• Gadespring, an ex-watercress growing site, now managed as a wetland nature reserve.

Most of the Estate is subject to conservation grazing, as it would have been 400 years ago when the Trust was formed, grazed by our herd of Belted Galloway cows, our homebred Norfolk Horn sheep, a small tribe of Old English Goats – all rare breeds.

About the role

You will assist in the day-to-day care and management of the Trust’s livestock. Key responsibilities include:

• Livestock Handling and Management –good understanding of the biology and husbandry of farm animals including the ‘5 freedoms’ and how to provide for their needs in all circumstances.
• Agricultural Work –experienced in driving a tractor with trailer on and off road.
• Machinery and Equipment –skilled in the use of machinery and hand tools involved in maintaining stock fencing and those used in land based tasks (such as brush cutters)
• Health and Safety– knowledge of legislation relevant to a countryside/agricultural setting.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please use the buttons to the right.

Rewards

• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Training opportunities provided when required
• 25 rising to 30 days, based on length of service, days plus bank holidays.

Main Office Location

London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RE

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Equal Opportunities

The Box Moor Trust is a Disability Confident Committed employer.

If you require any support with your application, please contact us via email or telephone.

The Trust holds diversity in high regard, fostering a culture that champions equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this application process at any time. We would therefore encourage prospective applicants to apply for this position at their earliest convenience.