NU Farms Dairy Manager
Newcastle University - Nafferton Farm
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
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| Salary: | £34,866 to £45,163 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 25th November 2024 |
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| Closes: | 8th December 2024 |
| Job Ref: | 27778 |
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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
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The Role
NU Farms have a unique opportunity for a Dairy Manager based at Nafferton Farm, Stocksfield NE43 7XD
The dairy unit comprises 250 cows with a split spring and autumn block calving system based at Nafferton Farm. It is part of Newcastle University Farms an 800-hectare mixed farming unit with arable and beef enterprises alongside the dairy. The unit provides a resource for teaching and research alongside normal operations making this farm incredibly unique. Click here to hear more about us.
Reporting to the Farms Director the Dairy Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit ensuring it is effectively and efficiently managed, including maintaining animal welfare of the highest standard and directly managing the dairy team and contractors. In addition, the postholder will act as the responsible person on site when the Farms Director is not site.
In order to be successful in this role you will be experienced and knowledgeable manager of dairy herds, you will be a competent line manager of up to 5 (season dependent) and be fully knowledgeable of health and safety and legal requirements in respect of cattle management. This unique position will provide you the chance to support real experiences, NU Farms run as a commercial enterprise but offer the flexibility and opportunity for creativity and exploration in order to help pave the future of farming.
The post holder will be expected to live on site in the farmhouse which will be let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
For more information about this role feel free to contact James.standen@newcastle.ac.uk
Closing date: 8th December 2024
Interviews will be held: 16th December 2024
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