Herd Manager / 2IC – Dumfries

Farming Partners; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Training and ongoing development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Farming Partners in Dumfries is seeking a hands-on Herd Manager / 2IC for a 500+ cow, grass-based dairy farm. The role involves day-to-day farm management, herd performance, grazing planning and leading the farm team.

Ideal candidates will have good practical dairy farming experience, be ambitious and eager to learn, with a focus on progressing into farm management and developing their career within Farming Partners.

Qualifications

• Good grounding in dairy farming.
• Keen to learn and take the next step.
• Ready for more responsibility and progression.

Responsibilities

• Oversee herd health, fertility, welfare and performance.
• Manage grazing and grassland plans.
• Organise, motivate and lead the farm team.
• Monitor performance and drive farm targets.
• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry and farm presentation.
• Support and develop other team members.
• Take responsibility for the farm when the Farm Manager is away.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Ambitious/career minded

Job description

Herd Manager/2IC - Dumfries

• 500+ Cows
• Grass-Based Dairy
• Full Time
• Career Progression

Ready for more responsibility?

Farming Partners is looking for an ambitious Herd Manager / 2IC to join one of our progressive 500+ cow, grass-based dairy farms in the Dumfries area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with good dairy experience who is ready to step up, take more responsibility and develop their career in farm management.

Working closely with the Farm Manager, you'll help lead the day-to-day running of the farm and play an important part in the performance of the herd, grassland and team.

At Farming Partners, Our People, Our Cows and Our Grass are at the heart of what we do.

The Role

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility. You'll be involved across all areas of the dairy business, including:

• Herd health, fertility, welfare and performance
• Grazing and grassland management
• Helping organise, motivate and lead the farm team
• Monitoring performance and helping achieve farm targets
• Maintaining high standards of animal husbandry and farm presentation
• Supporting and developing other members of the team
• Taking responsibility for the farm when the Farm Manager is away

We're looking for someone who wants to contribute ideas, make decisions and help drive the farm forward.

About You

We're looking for someone with a good grounding in dairy farming who is keen to learn, ambitious and ready for the next step.

You'd Ideally Have

• Good practical dairy farming experience
• A sound understanding of cows and grass
• High standards of animal welfare
• The ability to work well with and help lead a team
• Good communication and organization skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ambition to progress your farming career

Where Could This Take You?

We want people to build careers with Farming Partners, not simply fill jobs.

For someone with the right attitude and ability, a Herd Manager / 2IC role can be an important step towards Farm Management and greater responsibility within Farming Partners.

You'll have support, training and the opportunity to learn from experienced people, while being trusted to make a real contribution to the farm.

What We Offer

• Competitive package based on experience
• Accommodation available
• Training and ongoing development
• Support from an experienced Farm Manager and the wider Farming Partners team
• Genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop your management skills
• Opportunities for progression within Farming Partners

Farming Partners

Our People. Our Cows. Our Grass.