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.

Sally Hirst, Greater Manchester Requires: Work Experience (Voluntary) starting Anytime
Preferred location: Near public transport in U.K.. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Any work with sheep or lambs
Experience: Worked with sheep whilst studying animal care at Eccles college
Previous qualifications: Full Animal care level 2 distinction, and first year animal care level 3 distinction but dropped out for second year level 3 animal care and other qualifications available on request.
References available.
Contact 07497762788 or sallyevahirst@gmail.com.

Hayley Ryan, Scotland Requires: Full Time Job (Paid) starting Now
Preferred location: Argyll. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Contract shepherdess, available for gathering/shearing/fank work
Experience: Good working dogs, experienced in gathering hill ground. Keen on shearing, got all my own kit. Very social and hard working
Previous qualifications: Tractor ticket, ATV ticket, Telehandler ticket
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07961207453 or hayley162ryan@btinternet.com.

Ruth Hinsley, Sutherland Requires: Work Placement or Sandwich Year for 1 month starting January 2025
Preferred location: Anywhere in UK. Accommodation required if relocation necessary.
Type of work/experience required: Looking for early lambing contracts or other farm work in January/February/Early March
Experience: I have done lambings for the last 3 years on farms and also have my own small flock. I am passionate about working with sheep and have experience working on large lambing flocks indoors, I would also be interested in calving or calf rearing work. I have a young working collie in training.
Previous qualifications: HNC agriculture and other qualifications available on request.
I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07932709913 or ruthcrystalhinsley@gmail.com.

Hanni Dent, Worcestershire Requires: Part Time Job (Paid) starting As soon as possible.
Preferred location: within 30 miles of home. Accommodation required
Type of work/experience required: I am looking primarily for work with sheep, but I'm happy to muck in with any 'farm' work and am eager to learn. Looking for full or part-time work.
Experience: I gained experience of lambing in 2023 and then this year I got more involved on another farm where I had responsibility manning the lambing shed watching over the ewes and delivering lambs. I have also worked with shearers doing wool rolling. I farm sat for a few days in July looking after 300+ sheep along with five dogs and two horses. I have always thoroughly enjoyed outdoor work no matter the weather and especially working with livestock. I have limited experience but I am very keen, willing, and hard working with plenty of initiative.

I have a driving licence and my own vehicle. References available.
Contact 07859912302 or hangabden21@gmail.com.