Food and Animal Farming
Could a job that involves working with natural resources from our animals to our plants and trees be for you?
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In West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, the organisations that will advertise for roles including the environment, animals and plants could include Sussex Wildlife Trust and South Downs National Park.
The Midhurst, Mid Sussex and Coastal areas of West Sussex are mainly rural and are dominated by the land-based sector, including horticulture and viticulture. Land-based is a key sector for the region and of great significance for the Sussex economy.
The West Sussex Grower’s Association is a great resource which advertises many opportunities in the West Sussex region.
Fancy starting a career in agriculture or working with animals? This industry works with resources that are found or grow naturally; animals, plants & trees and food. It includes growing crops, raising and breeding animals, or harvesting timber, plants and livestock products from a farm or natural habitat. There are jobs at every level in agriculture and so many different careers working with animals. Working with animals can be a very competitive area to get into so it will be helpful if you can gain volunteering or work experience in this area.
Communication skills, management and planning are the top 3 common skills employers request in job adverts in this sector.
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What you'll need
You’ll need the ability to work well with others, physical fitness and endurance, the ability to work on your own, physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity, persistence, determination and the ability to work well with your hands.
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Food and Animal Farming Jobs
Red – Formal qualifications required – GCSEs Grades 4-9, Level 3 Qualifications, A levels or Degree
Amber – Some formal qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
Green – No formal qualification required
