Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
£14,000 Starter
to£20,000 Experienced
41 to 43 variable
evenings / weekends / bank holidays flexibly
You can get into this job through:
You could start by doing a college course like:
You can find colleges offering relevant courses through the National Gamekeepers' Organisation Educational Trust.
You may need:
You could do an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in game and wildlife management.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as an assistant or underkeeper. With further training and experience you could work your way up to become a gamekeeper.
You'll find it useful to get experience of countryside work by volunteering on an estate or park.
You can contact organisations like The Conservation Volunteers, the National Trust and National Parks for information about work experience opportunities.
Employers value experience of working outdoors and knowledge of the countryside. Practical skills like carpentry would also be useful.
You can join the National Gamekeepers' Organisation for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can get more details about becoming a gamekeeper through the National Gamekeepers' Organisation.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You'll need a firearms or shotgun certificate for some jobs.
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work in a park, in woodland or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.