Animal Care & Farm Manager - Private Country Estate, East Kerry

A rare opportunity to manage and develop a private pet farm within a strictly private country estate in East Kerry. This is a full-time, hands on role focused on delivering exceptional standards of animal care within a secure, non-public environment.

The estate is creating a safe and structured setting for a range of animals, alongside a small number of carefully managed educational visits for children. This is not a public-facing farm, it is a private, controlled environment where quality of care and discretion are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily care, feeding, and welfare management of mixed animals including Highland cattle, llama, ostrich, Sika deer, goats, ducks, and sheep
• Maintain animal housing, paddocks, fencing, and overall farm organisation to a high standard
• Support the introduction and integration of new animals in line with best practice
• Monitor health and welfare, liaising with veterinary support where required
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well managed environment at all times

Education & Interaction

• Support a small number of structured visits for children within the estate
• Explain animal care, behaviour, and welfare in a clear and engaging way
• Ensure all interaction is calm, safe, and controlled

Requirements

• Proven experience working with livestock or mixed animal environments
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and practical husbandry
• Confident communicator, able to engage appropriately with small groups
• Reliable, organised, and capable of working independently

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full time position
• Highly private and secure working environment
• Opportunity to build and manage a unique, welfare led animal setting