Dairy Farm Manager

Dairy Farm Manager Cambridge About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Cambridge, Park Farm. The Dairy Farm Manager is responsible for the safe operation of the Livestock Enterprises, as well as staff and students. Current livestock numbers are 200 pedigree Holstein dairy cows milked by 4 Lely robots, housed and calving all year round, yielding over 11,500L, and 150 followers. Also supporting 250 breeding sheep. The position is responsible for all forage operations required to support the livestock enterprises. The farm is a teaching resource to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and is also a LEAF demonstration farm and must be run as an exemplar facility with very high standards of health and welfare. A generous package is offered, which includes on-site accommodation. Responsibilities Operational management of all livestock, setting performance standards, planning and directing the work of all staff (including contractors), ensuring compliance with Government regulations and quality assurance standards, rearing of all livestock, formulating diets in conjunction with a dairy consultant, ensuring high-quality milk production, managing health and welfare issues, and planning and organising the management of the sheep flock. Liaising with the Department of Veterinary Medicine to certify that the teaching needs are met. General farm duties, including slurry spreading land within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, record keeping, carrying out ..... full job details .....