Join a private, heritage estate in the heart of Tuscany and take ownership of one of Italy’s few British-style driven bird shoots.

 

Job Summary:

A distinguished 2,500-acre estate in Tuscany is seeking a highly experienced, self-sufficient Gamekeeper to manage and maintain a traditional British-style driven bird shoot. The position involves overseeing all aspects of gamekeeping, including rearing birds, managing shoot logistics, coordinating staff, and ensuring compliance with Italian game laws. This is a permanent, live-in role ideal for someone with a strong track record on formal shoots and a passion for traditional countryside management.

The shoot operates 10–13 days per season (October to January), hosting primarily British guests. The rest of the year is focused on preparation, wildlife and pest control, habitat maintenance, and infrastructure development.

 

Job Specification:

Plan and execute British-style shoot days including peg layouts, gun lines, and double-gun setups Rear game birds from chicks through to release, including sourcing, feeding, and pen care Perform daily estate rounds to manage predators and assess wildlife conditions Control pests including foxes, wild boar, and other local species Coordinate all aspects of shoot logistics: beaters, loaders, pickers-up, vehicles, and hospitality setup Maintain pens, drives, tracks, and gamekeeping infrastructure to the highest standard Liaise with estate management to ensure compliance with seasonal and local Italian hunting regulations Minimal guest interaction; focus is operational, not hosting Maintain gamekeeping records and contribute to broader estate conservation efforts

 

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a gamekeeper on a formal British-style shoot (essential) Strong understanding of British shooting etiquette and standards EU passport; must be eligible to work in Italy Italian gamekeeping or hunting license highly desirable (support available if not held) Conversational Italian strongly preferred; fluent English required Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a rural setting Practical and hands-on, with strong field and mechanical skills Confident with animal husbandry and predator control

 

Offered:

Private on-site farmhouse accommodation Land Rover or similar vehicle for estate duties Permanent contract Monthly net salary: €2,000 Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s finest private shoots in a non-commercial, heritage-focused environment

How to apply:

Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected]. Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.