Calf Collection Centre Manager

De Lacy Executive; Scotland; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Calf Collection Centre Manager to lead the new calf collection unit in Southern Scotland. The role involves managing logistics, supplier relationships, and ensuring quality assurance for calf operations. Ideal candidates should have strong beef sector knowledge, great communication skills, and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Strong basic salary

Bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of beef farming.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships.
• Experience managing calf inventory and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Source calves and onboard new farmers.
• Maintain supplier relationships for quality assurance.
• Oversee transport and regulatory compliance.
• Organize hauliers for timely deliveries.
• Manage livestock records.

Skills

Great communication skills

Strong understanding of beef sector

Experience in cattle management

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Procurement experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

AgriWebb

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and manage large scale cattle operations?

Here is your opportunity to take on an exciting role that will play to your strengths and allow you to manage cattle on a commercial scale, with high throughput, and maximum volume, while maintaining the highest standards.

As a Calf Collection Centre Manager, you’ll manage the new Scottish calf collection unit, acting as a liaison between the calf breeders, the hauliers and the calf rearers.

On the weekly calf collection days, you’ll manage the calf inventory, equipment procurement, the haulage and logistics, and the quality assurance of the animals, prioritising quality and volume. You’ll be a great communicator and be ready to go full steam ahead.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of beef farming and the ability to build lasting, productive relationships with farmers.

Responsibilities

• Source calves from existing supplier farms and onboard new local farmers into the scheme
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply
• Book in calves, manage transport documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Verify calf weights and specs; query suppliers or hauliers on non‑compliant animals
• Organise hauliers and coordinate regional supply chains for smooth, timely deliveries
• Maintain and monitor calf specifications to meet internal standards
• Input and manage livestock records using AgriWebb

You will have

• Great communication skills
• Strong understanding of beef sector
• Strong experience in cattle management and wider husbandry
• UK driving licence
• Willing to travel around Southern Scotland (Dumfriesshire, Ayrshire, Galloway)
• Previous procurement experience (Advantageous)

You will need an NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or higher in the relevant field.

Remuneration

• Strong basic salary + bonus scheme
• Company vehicle
• Pension

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e‑mail your CV (in Word format) and covering letter to [e-mail], thank you.

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