Jobs and Work Experience

Details of students and other young shepherds who have contacted the NSA to help in their search for employment or work experience can be found below. Adverts will only remain live on this page for one month.

Please note: NSA is only responsible for advertising those seeking work based on the information provided to us. The NSA does not take any responsibility for incorrect information as part of the listing. NSA recommends members seek references before making formal offers of employment. NSA takes no responsibility for those using this service, whether that be the job seeker or farm employer.

Rosie Norris, Shropshire Requires: Part Time Job (Paid) starting Anytime
Preferred location: Within 20-30 miles of Harper Adams University. Accommodation required
Type of work/experience required: Anything
Experience: Arable and beef farm worker since summer 2025, carrying out general farm operations. Several years’ experience assisting with sheep through family and local farming connections, including working as an assistant shepherd. Relief milking experience on herringbone and swing-over parlours, and experience assisting with equine duties on a family livery yard. Currently studying Agriculture at Harper Adams, with particular interests in agronomy and nutrition, and keen to continue gaining practical experience alongside my studies.
Previous qualifications: Level 3 extended diploma of agriculture and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07985 568317 or rosienorris07@yahoo.com.

Tom Blake, England Requires: Work Placement or Sandwich Year for 10-12 months ideally starting June 2027
Preferred location: Oxfordshire/ maybe wiltshire if close enough. Accommodation required
Type of work/experience required: Looking to go into rural surveying, estate management, and agriculture, so any experience which would improve my knowledge and help me on route to a career in rural land management
Experience: Forestry assistant. Helping with tree felling, footpath construction, and building fences hedge cuting
Previous qualifications: N/A
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07393 857872 or tomb315@icloud.com.

Mohammed kamil Abdallah, England Requires: Part Time Job (Paid) starting Immediately
Preferred location: Within 30 miles. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Cattle farm
Experience: Beginner
Previous qualifications: Non and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact +447859 117666 or mk885464@gmail.com.

Thomas Humphreys, England Requires: Full Time Job (Paid) starting 2027
Preferred location: Anywhere in Uk. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Looking to run/share farm for someone
Experience: I have 12-14 years of working with/running a sheep/beef farm which also has a small amount of arable cropping too.
Previous qualifications: A diploma in agriculture and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07743 219247 or tomhumphreys1906@hotmail.com.

Olivia Crawford, New Zealand Requires: Full Time Job (Paid) starting 25th February 2027
Preferred location: Scotland. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Full time or part time paid work on a sheep / sheep and beef farm anywhere in Scotland. Ideally 3 to 6 months duration
Experience: Worked on sheep and beef farms in New Zealand, confident handling stock and operating farm vehicles. Some experience with permanent fencing, crutching and tractor work. Also experience on various dairy farms so wider knowledge base as well as working alone and in a large team environment. I enjoy working with stock and my interests are doing a lambing as I have experience rearing lambs and calves so keen to learn more as it is quite different in UK to NZ.
Previous qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) from Lincoln University and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact +64274750966 or olivialynettecrawford@gmail.com.

Lily Mai Powell Jepson, Worcestershire Requires: Full Time Job (Paid) starting Whenever!
Preferred location: Within 25 miles of Upton Upon Severn. Accommodation required
Type of work/experience required: Looking for a full-time role, Shepherding/ farm work
Experience: Grown up on our family sheep farm, lambing every year, relief milking and general yard work for a local dairy farm for 4 years.
Previous qualifications: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07376 973165 or lilypowelljepson@gmail.com.