Herd Manager

Job description

Herd Manager - Dorset

An exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager to lead our Dairy Farm in Dorset has arisen.

Our Farm

We are currently farming 350 acres with 160 cross-bred cows. We are moving from a high-yield system to a grass-based, high-welfare farm. Our cows yield 8,800 litres, and we supply Wyke Cheese with our milk. We milk twice daily through a 20/20 herringbone and Autumn block calve.

Your Role

You will be responsible for:

- Day-to-day running of the dairy farm operation - managing the dairy, milking, and ensuring herd health and welfare is the top priority

- Taking full responsibility for dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.

- Improving cow genetics and the breeding of the herd.

- Grazing and feed/forage management

- Utilising data and maintaining records and compliance.

- Working closely with the farm owner and associates to strategise and budget plan.

- Collaborate with vets and other third parties.

- Undertake proactive management of health and safety standards across the farm estate.

- Ensuring the farm is kept tidy and safe to operate at all times

- Farm machinery and general farm maintenance, including forage work.

Qualifications & Licenses required

- A full UK Driving license.

- Proof of UK right to work

- AI and Foot Trimming qualification is desired but not essential

Your Requirements

- Able to demonstrate strong herd management experience

- Be able to work on their own initiative and stay motivated when alone working

- Comfortable as a self-starter, who has a high attention to detail

- Be a reliable, resourceful and genuine person

The Benefits

- 3-bedroom house on site.

- Every other weekend off with 1 day off in the week when working the weekend

- £40,000 per annum

- Working with a team of experienced farmers and consultants who will aid in your development

- Autonomy over how you run your day-to-day operation

Location

The farm is situated near Beaminster with excellent schools, leisure, shops and pubs nearby.

Applications with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work on our farm as a Herd Manager will get preference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Housing allowance
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability