Assistant Herd Manager

About the role

Are you a skilled dairy professional ready to lead a modern, high‑performing herd?

Join a progressive UK dairy estate managing an organic Jersey herd of 360 milkers across 500 acres, with plans to expand to 500 and go full pedigree.

As Assistant Herd Manager, you’ll oversee daily milking operations, grazing management, autumn block‑calving, and implement breeding strategies, including AI and bull service. Experience in AI procedures and foot trimming is a plus.

• Run daily milking operations and cover where required.
• Organise rotas for the dairy team: milking, feeding, grazing and seasonal tasks.
• Set targets for milk quality and yield, and troubleshoot equipment issues with engineers.
• Uphold top‑tier animal welfare and operational standards.
• Maintain immaculate paddocks, yards and buildings to the highest standards.
• Implement the estate’s dairy breeding policies through AI programmes, fertility monitoring and genetic‑improvement initiatives.
• Drive herd health targets with AI programmes, fertility submissions over 75% and robust hoof‑care and lameness prevention.
• Manage and oversee autumn block calf rearing, colostrum protocols and feeding plans alongside the nutritionist.

• Competitive salary.
• On‑farm accommodation: farm house.
• Vehicle and fuel miles.
• Career progression within the estate.

For a confidential discussion, please call Rupert Kettle on or , or email your CV (in Word format) and covering letter to rupe
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