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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Howe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-bedroom property

Company pension

Mobile phone allowance

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Livestock Manager to oversee a beef suckler herd on a rural estate in North Yorkshire. You will lead day-to-day farming operations, ensuring animal welfare and productivity while developing an organic, regenerative approach.

The role offers accommodation in a three-bedroom property, a company pension, and support with mobile phone costs, with the opportunity to influence the future of the enterprise within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Proven beef cattle experience.
• Knowledge of organic/regenerative farming desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the suckler herd, including breeding, calving, youngstock and overall herd performance.
• Oversee livestock health, welfare and day to day husbandry.
• Manage grazing, grassland and forage to support the livestock enterprise.
• Coordinate daily farm operations, contractors and general maintenance.
• Maintain fencing, fields, machinery, vehicles and farm equipment.
• Keep accurate organic, certification and statutory records.
• Support environmental schemes and projects, contributing to the ongoing development of the farm.

Skills

Beef cattle experience

Herd management

Livestock health

Breeding/calving

Grazing management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 (UK)

Job description

Livestock Manager – Beef Suckler Herd – North Yorkshire - Salary Commensurate + Accommodation + Vehicle

The Job:

We are recruiting a Livestock Manager to take responsibility for a beef suckler herd on a rural estate in North Yorkshire.

The role offers the opportunity to manage and develop an organic, regenerative livestock enterprise, working closely with the Owner and Estate Manager. The farming system focuses on animal welfare, soil health, biodiversity and low input beef production. You will have a key role in the day to day running of the farm, as well as contributing ideas to support its future development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the suckler herd, including breeding, calving, youngstock and overall herd performance
• Oversee livestock health, welfare and day to day husbandry
• Manage grazing, grassland and forage to support the livestock enterprise
• Coordinate daily farm operations, contractors and general maintenance
• Maintain fencing, fields, machinery, vehicles and farm equipment
• Keep accurate organic, certification and statutory records
• Support environmental schemes and projects, contributing to the ongoing development of the farm

The Company:

The role is based on an established rural estate with a strong commitment to organic and regenerative farming. The livestock enterprise operates a pasture based system, with an emphasis on healthy soils, good animal welfare, strong maternal genetics and sustainable beef production.

The Candidate

• Proven practical experience with beef cattle, ideally within a suckler herd system
• Good knowledge of livestock health, welfare, breeding, calving and youngstock management
• Experience of, or a genuine interest in, organic, regenerative or low input farming
• An understanding of grazing and grassland management, with an interest in soil health and biodiversity
• Able to work independently, make sound decisions and take responsibility for the day to day running of the enterprise
• Strong practical and organisational skills, including the ability to maintain farm infrastructure and equipment
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and work collaboratively with the wider estate team

The Package

• Salary dependent on experience
• Three-bedroom property provided as part of the role
• Company pension
• Contribution towards mobile phone costs
• Opportunity to lead and develop an organic and regenerative livestock enterprise within a supportive team environment

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.