Annual Salary
£19,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; flexibly
There will be
1.8% more Gamekeeper jobs in 2027.
As a gamekeeper, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work on a country estate or in woodland.
Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.
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:
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:
You'll need to:
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.
With experience you could:become a head gamekeeper; work self employed or as a contractor; move into countryside estate management
You'll need: