Livestock Administration Manager

Alaska Black; Nelson; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Nelson seeks a Livestock Administration Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves leading a dedicated team, managing livestock systems, ensuring accurate data reporting, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and organisational skills, along with a background in agriculture or livestock operations. Competitive salary of £31,580 - £54,600 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Motivated leader with strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Background in agriculture or livestock operations is beneficial.
• Proven team management experience, with analytical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the livestock administration team.
• Manage livestock systems in collaboration with IT.
• Act as contact point for farmers, buyers, and factory queries.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of livestock data.
• Work with finance to maintain account accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Team management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Livestock Administration Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Nelson

Salary: £31,580 - £54,600 + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the livestock administration team while overseeing the accurate and timely processing of livestock payments.
• Manage livestock systems in collaboration with IT.
• Act as the central contact point for farmers, buyers, and factory queries.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of livestock data.
• Work closely with finance to maintain account accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Support forecasting to aid operational planning.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflows.

The Ideal Candidate

• Motivated leader with strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Background in agriculture, livestock operations, or the agricultural supply chain would be beneficial.
• Proven team management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• 12-month maternity cover contract
• Salary: £31,580 - £54,600 + benefits
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated administration team within a fast-paced environment