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Salary
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Competitive - plus excellent benefits
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Location
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Chichester
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Contract
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Permanent
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Hours
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Full Time
Are you an experienced gamekeeper with a passion for conservation and country sports? We’re looking for an experienced Beat Keeper to take charge of a complex beat, support the Head Keeper in delivering world-class shoot days, and mentor the next generation of keepers.
This is your chance to work in a truly unique environment where heritage meets innovation, and every day brings new challenges and rewards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating Under Keepers and casual workers across the estate when required.
- Assisting in the planning of and delivering feeding regimes and habitat improvements with the Head Keeper.
- Assisting with the construction and upkeep of release pens and drives.
- Monitoring bird health and welfare across your beat and beyond.
- Keeping accurate records and supporting compliance reporting.
- Playing a key role in shaping the future of our shoot operations and conservation projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in gamekeeping, ideally managing a large beat and rearing field knowledge.
- In-depth knowledge of shoot day operations and gamebird management.
- Strong communication, and organisational skills.
- Relevant countryside or wildlife management qualifications.
- Full UK driving licence, machinery certifications, and shotgun/firearms licences.
- A genuine commitment to sustainability, heritage, and excellence.
- A team of working dogs
What We Offer
- Onsite accommodation
- Transport for business use
- Dog allowance
- Phone allowance
- Free gym/health club membership
- An exceptional calendar of social events to be enjoyed throughout the year
- Entry into the company bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme