Working Farm Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take on the management of a forward thinking, dynamic organic dairy farm situated in the heart of the Cotswolds.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Manager to oversee the running of a 200+ cow organic, pasture-fed dairy unit across 600 acres split between spring and autumn block calving.The farm has an independent artisan farm-house cheesemaker co- located on-site.

The role offers an opportunity to manage a regenerative farming system in charge of a young and dynamic team as well as playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the farm. .The role comes with a standalone 3-bedroom recently renovated cottage.

The Manager will need to demonstrate excellence in all aspects of profitable dairy farm/ business management, including forage and grassland management alongside competent stockmanship.

THE ROLE

• Reporting directly to the Farm Owner
• Day to day management of the dairy herd, dairy followers and staff
• Management of forage stocks and grassland management.
• Machinery and parlour work
• Maintaining high levels of animal health and welfare.
• Maintaining documentation etc for farm assurance schemes

THE CANDIDATE

• Good communication skills
• Technically competent
• Competent IT capability
• Proficient manager of staff
• Grassland management experience
• Environmentally aware
• Experience of dairy management
• Livestock husbandry skills (AI, foot trimming)

The salary will reflect experience. Training can be given to a suitable candidate.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and should be made in writing with a full CV to:

Seb Clarke – Manor Farm Chedworth, Cheltenham, GL54 4AA

seb@thecalfyard.com or call 07908454015

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