King Charles III advertising for shepherd to tend his sheep

The Sandringham Estate is advertising for a skilled shepherd with at least two years' experience to tend the monarch's 2,000-strong flock.

A job advert on its website says: "Day to day shepherding will form the majority of this role with some assistance in winter housing and spring calving of the beef herd.

"A passion for livestock, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and develop alongside an innovative system will be critical to succeeding in this role."

Sheep on the Royal Estate at Sandringham (Image: Ian Burt)

It says the successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player "able to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare".

And it adds they must have their own working dog or dogs and a full driving licence.

Sheep on the estate, which is organically-farmed, are used to produce "finished lamb for a premium supermarket retailer".

Their numbers were increased by the then Prince Charles in 2019 as their droppings would help fertilise the sandy soil.

The King has revolutionised farming at Sandringham (Image: PA)

The King has revolutionised farming on the 21,000-acre estate, which he inherited after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in September, 2022.

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As well as turning it over the organic farming methods, he has also re-introduced rare breed cattle, planted hedgerows and helped rear rare birds.  

The job advert suggests the new shepherd will need to buy into the monarch's philosophy when it comes to looking after the land.

It says: "A passion for livestock, an open mind, and a willingness to learn and develop alongside an innovative system will be critical to succeeding in this role."

The closing date for applications is September 27.