Assistant Breeder (Permanent)

Assistant Breeder - Falconry
Location: Bathgate, Scotland
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a reliable, practical and committed Assistant Breeder to support the breeding and development of falcons within a private falconry estate.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with an interest in falconry, bird care, animal husbandry or rural estate work. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day care, monitoring and husbandry of falcons, while also assisting with the upkeep of breeding chambers, work areas and wider estate duties.

The role would suit someone who is hands-on, physically fit, detail-focused and comfortable working in a specialist animal-care environment. Previous experience with birds of prey or falconry would be highly desirable, although candidates with strong animal care, farm, estate, wildlife, stable or husbandry experience may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for falcons and support their general husbandry.
• Clean and maintain breeding chambers, work areas and related facilities.
• Handle and care for imprinted falcons, with a focus on future breeding potential.
• Monitor falcons as required and ensure their ongoing welfare and wellbeing.
• Take responsibility for a set number of falcons, depending on experience and capability.
• Support with estate maintenance and other practical duties as required by management.
• Assist with the upkeep of additional locations when required.
• Follow all health and safety policies, procedures and estate standards.
• Complete any other tasks or responsibilities requested by management within the scope of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in falconry, bird care, animal husbandry, farming, estate work, wildlife, stable work or a similar practical animal-care environment would be beneficial.
• A genuine interest in falcons, birds of prey and animal welfare.
• Comfortable handling animals and working in a hands-on environment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around feeding, cleaning, monitoring and welfare checks.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Physically able to carry out practical duties, including cleaning, feeding and estate-related tasks.
• Professional, discreet and respectful when working within a private estate environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist knowledge within falcon breeding and care.

About You

You will be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys practical hands-on duties and has a genuine interest in animal care. You will be dependable, observant and able to work to high standards, particularly when supporting the welfare and development of falcons.

This role may suit someone from a falconry, animal care, farming, gamekeeping, wildlife, countryside management, stable, kennel, zoo, aviary or rural estate background.

To Apply

Please apply with your CV, outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in the role.