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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking a Livestock Manager (Stud Farm Manager) in Belfast to lead operations at a modern, high-tech facility. You will have overall responsibility for site performance, livestock management and team leadership, ensuring output targets are achieved.

You will oversee stud farm operations, drive performance, manage livestock health and welfare, and lead a team including two Team Leaders with around 16 direct/indirect staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stud farm operations and drive performance targets.
• Lead a team with 2 Team Leaders and ~16 other staff.
• Ensure livestock health, nutrition and welfare to maximise production.
• Collaborate with Vet and laboratory to optimise production.
• Maintain robust data recording and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Livestock experience

People management

Data recording

Organised

Driving licence

Robotics experience

Tech-driven systems

Performance focus

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Livestock Manager - Belfast (just off motorway network) - £40,000 + Relocation Support

The Job:

We are recruiting a Livestock Manager (Stud Farm Manager) to lead operations at a modern, high tech livestock facility. You will have overall responsibility for site performance, livestock management and team leadership, ensuring output and production targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full oversight of stud farm operations
• Driving output and performance targets
• Managing livestock health, nutrition and welfare to maximise production
• Leading a structured team: Direct management of 2 Team Leaders , Indirect leadership of approximately 16 additional team members
• Performance management, staff development and workforce planning
• Maintaining accurate data recording and using insights to drive improvement
• Working closely with the Vet and laboratory team to optimise production
• Ensuring high standards of biosecurity, health & safety and animal welfare

The Company:

Our client operates a modern stud and collection facility serving markets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. Significant investment has been made into SMART farming systems, advanced animal monitoring technology and laboratory capabilities, creating a highly systemised, performance driven environment.

The Candidate:

• Strong livestock experience (dairy, beef, sheep, poultry or similar)
• Experience managing people (e.g. Assistant Farm Manager ready to step up)
• Motivated by performance and output targets
• Strong data recording and systems capability
• Organised, structured and commercially aware
• Full clean driving licence
• Experience working within robotics or modern dairy systems
• Comfortable working in a highly systemised, technology driven environment
• Experience in performance led agricultural businesses

The Package:

• Salary £40,000 flexible for exceptional candidates
• Relocation support may be considered if required, though preference is for local candidates
• Opportunity to run a high-performing site within a progressive agricultural business

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.