Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.
£19,000 - £30,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You'll need a firearms or shotgun certificate for some jobs.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a course at an agricultural college which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need to become a gamekeeper.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an Underkeeper Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This takes up to 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You might be able to start as an assistant gamekeeper or underkeeper. You could then work your way up to become a gamekeeper, as you gain more experience and learn on the job.
It can be useful to get some volunteering experience, working in the countryside or on an estate.
You can find out about volunteering and work experience opportunities from:
Some jobs include accommodation and work vehicle as part of the employment package.
You can find out more about becoming a gamekeeper from the National Gamekeepers' Organisation and Lantra.
As a gamekeeper, you could:
You could work on a country estate or in woodland.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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