Shared Herd Manager – Herefordshire Newly renovated 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage Competitive salary dependent on experience Open to discussing shift pattern Essential criteria: · 2 years of experience in dairy herd management · Previous experience utilising Data from Uniform. NOTE - You will work directly for the farm, not through REAL Success. Our Farm We are a high-yielding, family farm covering 1200 acres. Our 900 Holstein all-year-round calving flying herd yields 12,000 litres. We milk three times a day using a GEA 50-point rotary parlour with Northern Dairy Teatwand and brush. Our milk is supplied on an Arla 360 contract. Our cows are housed all year round, and we have a team of 15 full-time staff, with additional support provided by a night team. We are an award-winning, reputable farm looking to offer this brand new stock-focused role to a keen, motivated individual. Your Role The role will be working alongside the Shared Herd Manager. We choose to operate the farm with two managers to share the workload and support us in accessing wider skill sets to care for our herd and staff. As a Shared Herd Manager, you will take be responsible for: - Taking the lead on utilising data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare and fertility. - Day-to-day management of the herds' health and well-being. - Collaborating with the farm team regarding farm audits, milk production, and the breeding of the dairy herd. - Leading and managing the team effectively, ensuring timely communication is provided to support the team and business to achieve high standards of animal well being and team morale. - Implementing Herd Health Plans and standard operating procedures relating to calf rearing, including vaccination plans, vet recommendations and associated protocols related to animal health. - Monitoring and measuring lameness, feeding operations and calf growth rates. - Ensuring all dairy records are kept up to date. - Working alongside the Shared Herd Manager to regularly review animal records and performance to prevent and identity issues. Requirements The successful candidate will: - Have 2 years experience in dairy herd management. - Possess a strong ability to communicate effectively with team members. - Have previous experience utilising data from Uniform and Heat Collars. - Be AI qualified. - Have excellent animal handling and husbandry skills - Have knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and farm audits. - Demonstrate a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business. - A full UK Driving license is required for this role. - UK Right to Work. Benefits - Newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse situated on the farm. - The farm is managed with a modern-day outlook on people management. - Open to discussing shift patterns that suit both the business needs and the needs of the successful candidate. - Genuine competitive salary offered.