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10737 - Dairy Herd Manager
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,347 to £46,974 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2024 |
| Location: | Roslin, Midlothian |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10737 |
Summary
The Opportunity:
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is looking for an experienced Dairy Herd Manager for the University of Edinburgh dairy herd at Langhill Farm as part of the larger R(D)SVS/Roslin Institute farm estate. The herd of 220 Holstein cows averages 11,000 litres per lactation, on an autumn/winter block calving pattern. You will oversee the day-to-day management, and take an active role in running all aspects of the dairy herd.
This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
You should have extensive knowledge and experience of practical dairy farming and animal husbandry.
You must be committed to promoting best practice in animal welfare and have sound skills in animal handling, animal care / welfare.
You must demonstrate a highly flexible approach to your work and an ability to respond to urgent or unpredictable events 24/7.
You must possess excellent communication skills as you will be expected to line manage members of staff and coordinate with researchers, veterinary teaching staff and students.
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is looking for an experienced Dairy Herd Manager for the University of Edinburgh dairy herd at Langhill Farm as part of the larger R(D)SVS/Roslin Institute farm estate. The herd of 220 Holstein cows averages 11,000 litres per lactation, on an autumn/winter block calving pattern. You will oversee the day-to-day management, and take an active role in running all aspects of the dairy herd.
This post is open ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week).
Your skills and attributes for success:
You should have extensive knowledge and experience of practical dairy farming and animal husbandry.
You must be committed to promoting best practice in animal welfare and have sound skills in animal handling, animal care / welfare.
You must demonstrate a highly flexible approach to your work and an ability to respond to urgent or unpredictable events 24/7.
You must possess excellent communication skills as you will be expected to line manage members of staff and coordinate with researchers, veterinary teaching staff and students.