Working Farm Manager

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Manager to oversee the running of a 200+ cow organic, pasture-fed dairy unit across 600 acres split between spring and autumn block calving.The farm has an independent artisan farm-house cheesemaker co- located on-site.

The role offers an opportunity to manage a regenerative farming system in charge of a young and dynamic team as well as playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the farm. .The role comes with a standalone 3-bedroom recently renovated cottage.

The Manager will need to demonstrate excellence in all aspects of profitable dairy farm/ business management, including forage and grassland management alongside competent stockmanship.,

• Reporting directly to the Farm Owner


• Day to day management of the dairy herd, dairy followers and staff


• Management of forage stocks and grassland management.


• Machinery and parlour work


• Maintaining high levels of animal health and welfare.


• Maintaining documentation etc for farm assurance schemes
  
  Good communication skills


• Technically competent


• Competent IT capability


• Proficient manager of staff


• Grassland management experience


• Environmentally aware


• Experience of dairy management


• Livestock husbandry skills (AI, foot trimming)
  
  What sectors do you have experience working in? required


Academic & Education
Animal Health & Nutrition
Arable & Agronomy
Crop Science & Nutrition
Dairy
Engineering
Environment & Ecology
Equestrian
Farm Work & Management
Food & Fresh Produce
Genetics & Breeding
Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
Financial & Accountancy Services
Livestock
Machinery
Poultry
Property, Land & Estates Management
Sales & Marketing
Software & Precision Technology
Technical
Trading & Purchasing

Where are you currently based? required
Are you eligible to work in the UK? required
Do you have a full UK driving licence? required

The salary will reflect experience. Training can be given to a suitable candidate.