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POSTED 04/01/2021
Under Keeper - Norfolk
Salary Type: Salary on application
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
A North Norfolk Estate requires an Under Keeper.
The position will work alongside the Head Keeper, helping with a variety of duties and the day to day maintenance and enhancement of the Estate.
An enthusiastic, hardworking person is required with a proven track record.
The position offers a superb opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to develop their existing skills and to make a difference and contribution to the Estate’s environmental and conservation programme.
Offering a competitive wage and accommodation if required.
Please apply in strictest confidence with a CV and covering letter to contact@norfolkgamekeeper.co.uk
Closing date for applications 31st January 2021.
POSTED 16/12/2020
Province of Styria, Austria
An experienced, conscientious, single handed gamekeeper is required for a private Estate in south east Austria.
The current English gamekeeper is retiring after 18 years.
A competitive salary plus perks will be paid, together with housing and the provision of shoot vehicles.
A working knowledge of the German language will be an advantage, but not essential.
Duties will include pheasant production from laying flock to release pen
The successful applicant will be experienced in all aspects of operating a shoot, and will be a hardworking, dedicated person who can work unsupervised and display an ability to prioritise the varied work load.
The candidate will be expected to have a full UK driving licence, firearms and shotgun certificates, plus certificates for ATV, chainsaw and PA1.
Please apply, sending your CV and any supplemental information, to
Andrew Browning, akb@dr.com
POSTED 10/12/2020
Grouse Keeper, County Durham
We are looking for a capable grouse keeper for a moor in County Durham.
The successful applicant will be responsible for a beat that is off lying to the Estates’ principal moor although they will also be required to be involved as part of the larger keepering team, working with the head keeper from time to time during key times of the year.
The beat has significant potential and would suit a self-motivated, hardworking, well-presented individual with a conscientious attitude, they will also require the following: -
A competitive package to include accommodation (fully refurbished 3 bed property) and work vehicles will be offered to the successful candidate.
Please apply in strict confidence with CV and covering letter to Joe Robinson, Durham Land Agent – joe.robinson@raby.co.uk 01833 660888
Posted 30/04/2020 - POSITION FILLED
Beat Keeper, CHITCOMBE ESTATE, DORSET - POSITION FILLED
A Beat keeper position has arisen on a high quality private/commercial shoot near Dorchester Dorset.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated & well presented with a conscientious attitude and keen to work alongside the Head keeper, they will also require the following:
• Ability to run their own beat with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Firearms & shotgun licences
• Full clean driving licence
• Their own working dogs
• Sprayer and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage
A competitive package to include accommodation and work vehicles will be offered to the successful candidate.
Applications to include CV and covering letter to;
keepercuffy@hotmail.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2020
Posted 12/03/20
Tractor Driver/Game Worker, SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY - POSITION FILLED
Title: Tractor Driver / Game Worker
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.30pm
Responsible to: Game Keeper
The Shadwell Estate Company Ltd are recruiting a Tractor person to support the game department. The successful applicant will be joining a team of 7 people who are responsible for managing our 6500 acre private south Norfolk shooting estate.
We are not able to offer accommodation with this role.
Tasks and Activities:
Work Experience/Educational Requirements:
Please email your CV to recruitment@shadwellstud.co.uk
Posted 18/02/20 - POSITION FILLED
GAMEKEEPER, Northumberland Estates, LINHOPE
An opportunity has arisen within our team for an active individual who enjoys every aspect of the modern job. This position is predominately hill, but the applicant must be able to work, when required, within the team covering all aspects of grouse, pheasant and partridge.
The successful candidate would need to adapt very quickly to the systems of work already in place, but also come with fresh ideas.
All methods of legal vermin control are the number one priority in a very wild environment.
Advantageous, but not compulsory, skills would be tractor and digger experience to help with our landscape, level heather regeneration works and grip blocking.
The Estate health and safety is very strict, training of staff and up to date tickets held would be continuous.
Driving licence, firearms and shotgun certificates are essential.
A 4-bedroom centrally heated house with kennels and a large kit shed are available as part of the salary package.
Written applications including CV and references to:
The Linhope Estate, c/o Estates Office, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, NE66 1NQ
Or by email: pam.gray@northumberlandestaes.co.uk
Tel: 01665 511132
Posted 23/10/19
Head Gamekeeper, Perthshire. - POSITION FILLED
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious head keeper on a very successful low ground shoot on a private estate in Perthshire. The post is available from 1st February 2020. Both fallow and roe stalking is also required.
Applicants must have full UK driving licence, valid firearms and shotgun certificates. ATV Sit Astride, chainsaw and pesticide certification also desirable.
Package includes first-class accommodation, pension scheme, life cover and vehicle.
Full job description available on request. All applications in strict confidence with a full CV and copies of relevant certificates by Friday 15thNovember to Ailsa Baird, ailsa.baird@galbraithgroup.com
Posted 10/09/19
Grouse Under-Keeper, County Durham. POSITION FILLED
We are looking for a capable under-keeper for a moor in County Durham to work with grouse and wild game. This is a high and challenging moor in the North Pennines, capable of producing some of the finest driven grouse shooting in the country.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, hardworking and will be partly responsible for their own beat.
This is an exciting opportunity with excellent terms, including accomadation. Current shotgun and firearms certificates as well as a fulll UK driving licence are essential, ATV/UTV licence preferable. Applications close Fri 27th September.
Please apply in strict confidence with CV to George Whittaker - george@greens-cs.com or 01453 521956
National Gamekeepers Organisation PO Box 246 Darlington DL1 9FZ