Job Title: Livestock Administration Manager Location: Nelson, Lancashire Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover – Potential for Longer Term) Salary: Up to £54,600 Benefits We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Livestock Administration Manager to lead a small but vital team supporting livestock procurement operations for a busy food manufacturing business in Nelson. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that plays a key role in the UK food supply chain, offering the chance to lead day-to-day livestock admin processes and act as a key link between farmers, buyers, and factory operations. Key Responsibilities: * Team Leadership: Manage and support the livestock administration team to ensure smooth daily operations. * Payment Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of livestock payments. * Systems Management: Work with IT to maintain and improve livestock systems and data accuracy. * Communication Hub: Be the go-to point for queries from farmers, buyers, and factory teams. * Reporting & Analysis: Generate reports, analyse data, and support strategic livestock planning. * Account Management: Liaise with Finance to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely deadlines. * Forecasting Support: Monitor livestock forecasts and support operational planning. * Cross-Department Liaison: Work closely with procurement, production and supply chain teams. What We’re Looking For: * Proven background in administration within agriculture, food production, or supply chain. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Excellent organisational and communication abilities. * Comfortable working with internal systems and standard office software (MS Office or Google Workspace). * Agricultural background or livestock knowledge is highly desirable. This is a 12-month maternity cover with potential for a longer-term opportunity. If you're passionate about agriculture and have the skills to lead a fast-paced admin function – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more