Experienced Herd Manager
Application deadline: 31 October 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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Experienced Herd Manager – West Wales -
If you want space, scenery and a strong farming community, this is hard to beat.
Competitive Salary + Property included
We are recruiting an experienced Herd Manager for a progressive grass-based dairy business in West Wales.
This is a genuine management opportunity for someone who is confident taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of a dairy herd, organising staff and maintaining high standards across the farm.
The Farm
- Approximately 300 dairy cows
- Spring block-calving system
- Grass-based operation
- Strong focus on fertility, herd health and grazing
- Modern parlour setup
- Established farm team
The Role
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and support the wider running of the dairy operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the dairy herd
- Organising and supporting farm staff
- Planning daily workloads and routines
- Maintaining high milking standards
- Managing grazing and cow flow
- Monitoring herd health and fertility
- Maintaining herd records and compliance
- Taking responsibility for day-to-day decisions
- Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and farm organisation
The Person
We are looking for someone who is already operating at Herd Manager or Senior Herdsperson level and is comfortable working independently.
You should be:
- Practical and hands-on
- Confident managing people
- Experienced in grass-based dairy systems
- Strong on herd health and fertility
- Organised and reliable
- Comfortable making decisions
- Able to maintain standards without constant supervision
- Fully referenceable
The Package
- Competitive salary
- Accommodation available
- 11 days on / 3 days off rota
- Training and development opportunities
- Genuine responsibility
- Long-term opportunity within a progressive dairy business
- Beautiful West Wales location
Full farm details will be provided to suitable candidates following initial interview.
No sponsorship available
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
Qualifications & experience
- Previous Herd Manager or Senior Herdsperson experience
- Strong practical dairy background
- AI
- Experience with grazing systems
- Staff management experience
- Good understanding of herd health and fertility
- Full UK driving licence preferred
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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