Dairy Herd Manager – Cumbria
Application deadline: 27 October 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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Dairy Herd Manager – Cumbria
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 + House Included
Overview
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Dairy Herd Manager to join a substantial and expanding dairy enterprise near Carlisle.
The business currently milks around 750 cows and is entering a significant period of growth. This is a key appointment within the dairy team and would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, understands high-performing cows and wants to become part of an ambitious, well-invested farming business with genuine long-term progression.
Responsibilities
- Take day-to-day responsibility for herd health, fertility, welfare and performance
- Manage breeding programmes and maintain accurate records through Uniform Agri
- Oversee dry cow, transition and calving management
- Monitor herd performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with vets, breeding specialists and the wider management team
- Lead and support the day team
- Maintain excellent standards of cow husbandry, cleanliness and milk quality
- Participate practically in the dairy operation, including the milking rota
- Help develop systems and working practices as cow numbers increase
- Contribute to a safe, organised and positive working environment
Benefits
- £40,000–£50,000 salary depending on experience
- House included
- Structured 10-on / 4-off rota
- Every other weekend off
- Established dairy team
- Modern 60-point GEA rotary
- Well-invested facilities
- Training and continued professional development
- Genuine career progression
- Opportunity to play an important role as the dairy expands
- Rural location within easy reach of Carlisle and local schools
The business would ideally like the successful person in place by November.
The priority is finding someone with the right dairy experience, a positive attitude and the ability to become a long-term part of the team.
Initial conversations can be handled confidentially.
Full Details of the Farm will be provided once application is recieved
Qualifications & experience
- Strong practical dairy experience
- Previous Herd Manager or Senior Herdsperson responsibility
- Good understanding of herd health, fertility, transition management and high-yielding cows
- Comfortable using herd management software and performance data
- Able to lead by example and work effectively alongside an established team
- Positive, practical attitude with confidence making day-to-day decisions
- AI and foot trimming
- Degree level or Level 3 award in Farming
- Good communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- No sponsorship available
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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