Organic & Regenerative Mixed Farm
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 p.a. (Competitive package including 3-bedroom accommodation)

About Balcaskie Estate

Balcaskie is a modern, forward-thinking estate at the heart of the East Neuk of Fife. Operating with a strong foundation in organic and regenerative practices, we manage 400 suckler cows, 1,600 ewes, a small herd of outdoor sows and 200 hectares of combinable crops.
We are recruiting a professional Shepherd to drive the success of our flock. This varied role offers opportunities to collaborate with our wider livestock, arable, on-farm butchery, and estate teams.

The Role

Your primary focus will be the continuous improvement of our 1,600-head flock. You will increase stock numbers and quality through strategic breeding and genetics while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, compliance, and market alignment.
The sheep enterprise consists of:
• Indoor Lambing: 450 ewes utilizing modern equipment to produce fat lambs for the early market.
• Outdoor Lambing: Remaining ewes managed via paddock grazing to provide fat lambs and replacement ewe lambs.
• Genetics: Native breeds focused on sound feet, high-quality fat lambs, and future system compatibility.

Innovation & Technology

Balcaskie is well-equipped with modern technology to assist your day-to-day operations. We utilize:
• TePari HD4 handling system
• Rappa mobile handling races
• On-site FEC testing and EID reading equipment
• AgriWebb data management system for precise performance recording
While data-driven decisions are key to our system, excellent, traditional stockmanship remains essential.

Team & Development
You will join a dedicated livestock team of four, backed by a supportive farm and office network. Balcaskie heavily invests in its people through continuous professional development (CPD), including:
• Regular strategic veterinary meetings
• Consultations with external industry experts
• Educational visits to organic, regenerative and industry leading enterprises
• Opportunities to represent the estate to stakeholders, customers and the public

What We Offer

• Compensation: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, plus an enhanced pension scheme.
• Accommodation: Highly desirable 3-bedroom cottage with council tax paid and quality dog kennels.
• Equipment: Dedicated ATV. UTV, Farm pickup, tractors and forklifts shared.
• Perks: Veterinary cover and feed for your working dogs.
• Work-Life Balance: A regular staff rota providing every other weekend off and flexible working arrangements.
• Location: Situated in the stunning East Neuk of Fife, featuring excellent local schools and located just 15 minutes from the university town of St Andrews.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent stockmanship and a passion for animal welfare
• Strong team-working ethics and collaborative mindset
• Energy, drive, and practical problem-solving abilities
• Solid technical skills and familiarity with agricultural software/data
• Capable working dogs

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter in strict confidence to:
info@balcaskie.com