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Herd Manager

Employer
TORRY HILL FARM
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
8 Oct 2021

The Torry Hill Estate is a 3000 acre family owned estate in the North Kent Downs AONB, which includes an impressive herd of approximately 40 traditional pedigree Sussex cattle, a forestry business, commercial stone fruit orchards, and arable enterprise.

A herd manager is now required to manage the cattle which comprise the largest herd of traditional pedigree Sussex in the country.

The Role

  • Management of the herd, plus youngstock and bulls, to include herd health, supervising the breeding programme, and feeding, bedding, calving and general husbandry, and supervising sales of youngstock

  • General enterprise management including organising hay making and straw baling with contractors as required, and planning grazing rotations

  • Managing regulatory compliance relating to routine testing, application of medicines etc and cattle identification documents, in conjunction with the Estate Administrator.

  • Involvement in other aspects of the life of the estate as required, in conjunction with the wider team.

The individual will report to the estate owner, who is a full-time working manager of the estate, and will work within a team including an estate mechanic, maintenance employee, and administrator.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic individual with the following particular attributes:

  • Proven experience in cattle husbandry, management and health including calving and livestock administration.

  • An energetic and self- motivated outlook, with an aptitude for problem solving and collaborative working.

  • An ability to work independently, and within a team

  • Good organisational skills

  • Proficiency and qualifications in operating routine agricultural machinery, including a telehandler and tractors, and in towing trailers

  • A practical ability to manage and repair equipment, fencing, water pipes etc.

  • Competence in relevant health and safety legislation applicable to the role

  • Full driving licence (with categories C and K)

The Package

  • A competitive salary dependent on experience with a pension

  • A three bedroomed attractive house on the estate is offered

  • Use of a vehicle

  • Daily working hours are a minimum of 8 am to 5 pm but variable depending on the demands of the role, and will include out of hours duties for calving and other aspects, within a fixed salary.

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