Assistant Herd Manager
Application deadline: 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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Assistant Herd Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Herd Manager to join a progressive dairy business in Devon.
The role offers the chance to work with a 240-cow herd in a modern, well-run setup, with genuine responsibility, strong support from the management team and excellent long-term potential. A three-bedroom house is available, with every other weekend off, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to relocate and build their career within a forward-thinking dairy business.
The Role
- Support the day-to-day management of the milking herd
- Monitor cow health, fertility, welfare and production
- Manage youngstock from calves through to replacement heifers
- Work with and monitor the robotic milking and feeding systems
- Take responsibility for the dairy when the Herd Manager is absent
- Maintain high standards across a modern, technology-led dairy unit
Candidate Profile
Package
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Refurbished 3-bedroom country house available
- Peaceful rural setting with private garden
- Suitable for a couple or family
- Every other weekend off
- Option of a weekday off during the week in which the weekend is worked
- Strong relocation opportunity
Apply here or, to discuss the position confidentially, contact Talent Agri. 07846 378655
Qualifications & experience
- Experienced dairy person with proven high-yielding herd experience
- Strong practical stockmanship
- Confident making day-to-day herd management decisions
- Able to work closely with the Herd Manager and owners
- Comfortable taking full responsibility when required
- Robotic dairy experience advantageous
- AI experience is essential
- Cattle foot trimming experience is essential
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.
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