Working Dairy Herd/Farm Manager

Location: 5 miles south of Holsworthy, West Devon An exciting opportunity has arisen on a well-established, family-run dairy farm in West Devon following the forthcoming retirement of a long-standing herd manager (21 years). This is a career-defining role, offering the chance to take responsibility for a highly-efficient dairy herd and, over time, transition into full farm management/equity share through a structured and supported succession plan. The Farm • 340-cow autumn block calving herd (tight 8-week block) • Forage-based system, self-feed silage (maize and grass silage) • Winter housed, paddock grazing when at grass • 20/40 Westfalia parlour (C21) • Cow Manager system with Uniform for herd data • Three-way shedding gate • Established family farm (since 1929) The Role Initially focused on day-to-day herd management, the successful candidate will: • Lead and manage all aspects of the dairy herd to a high technical and welfare standard • Take an active role in milking and day-to-day farm operations ("working manager") • Work closely with vet, nutritionist, and advisors • Maintain herd performance, health, fertility, and milk quality • Manage and develop the farm team Over time, the role will expand to include: • Grassland and forage management • Business performance, budgeting, and strategic input • Full farm management responsibility as part of a planned succession process Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who: • Has strong experience in dairy herd management ..... full job details .....