Herd Manager Opportunity - Dumfries & Thornhill
Posted 3 hours 57 minutes ago by Farmingpartners
Permanent
Full Time
Primary Industry Jobs
Dumfriesshire, Closeburn, United Kingdom, DG3 5
Job Description
Herd Manager Opportunity - Dumfries & Thornhill 
LOCATION
Shawsholm Farm, Closeburn, Dumfries
JOB TYPE
Full Time
The Farm- 400 Friesian/Jersey-cross cows
- Block-calving, grass-based dairy system
- Youngstock reared on farm
- Located between Dumfries and Thornhill
Working alongside the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in:
- Delivering excellent animal health and welfare standards
- Achieving key farm performance targets
- Supporting and coordinating the relief team
- Working with stakeholders and contractors
- Making decisions around grassland management and grazing performance
- Helping drive continuous improvement across the farm
You will:
- Have practical experience in grassland management
- Have experience leading or supervising people
- Enjoy working within a block-calving system
- Be passionate about grass-based dairy farming
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Hold a foot-trimming qualification
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Accommodation provided
- Tailored training and development programme
- Clear progression opportunities within Farming Partners
- A fantastic rural lifestyle with excellent schools and local amenities nearby