Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 23rd November 2025 Permanent, Full-time: Basic annual salary based on a 36-hour working week. Pay will be supplemented at the contractual rates to reflect the higher working hours. Due t o the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the commercial dairy team at CEDAR tending to the herd of 530 high yielding Holsteins with very good welfare standards. We offer an excellent working Environment, modern facilities, good working conditions, a competitive salary, and accommodation if required. You will have: A high level of stockmanship A deep knowledge of animal welfare, dairy cow husbandry Experience of working with dairy cows The enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team We can offer: A friendly, supportive working environment Very good working conditions with competitive salary and pension Accommodation can be provided, if required Our farms - School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading Contact Name: Sven Koops Contact Job Title: Farms Manager Contact Email Address: s.j.r.koops@reading.ac.uk Alternative Contact Name: Stuart Lamb Alternative Contact Job Title: Herd Manager Alternative Contact Email Address: s.w.lamb@reading.ac.uk Interviews will be held: Thursday 11th December 2025 The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.