Moulton College is seeking a dedicated Farm Foreman. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in livestock care, arable operations, and farm machinery will directly support both commercial success and student learning.
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, including seasonal activities like lambing, calving and harvest, and ensuring the smooth operation of all farm enterprises on our 450 hectare estate. If you’re passionate about agriculture, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews for this role will be taking place on week commencing 22 September 2025.
Your duties

You will:

• Organise and carry out routine tasks for our 500 breeding ewes and our suckler herd, working to annual herd and flock plans.
• Carry out maintenance of modern farm equipment and machinery.
• Take part in key seasonal activities such as harvest, lambing and calving.
• Assist with arable activities to ensure they are completed in the required time frames.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• Telehandler/Forklift certificate
• Vocational Farm based qualification
• Experience working in a similar role.
• Experience working with beef, sheep and arable enterprises.
• Experience spraying (PA1& PA2)

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Benefits

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
• A maximum of 5 College closure days **
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan *
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme *
• Eye care vouchers*
• Online payslips

(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
How to apply
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work…; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV’s will not be considered

Please refer the Job description for details