Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society
Breed Director
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Breed Director
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society
Salary: dependant on experience
Location: UK home-based, with regular travel to shows, sales, member events and industry meetings across the UK.
Breed Director – Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society
Lead the future of one of Britain's premier native beef breeds.
Beef Shorthorn cattle have an outstanding reputation for profitability, sustainability, and quality. Now we're looking for an exceptional leader to drive the next stage of growth.
The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is seeking a bold, forward-thinking, digitally savvy professional with a genuine passion for pedigree cattle and a deep understanding of the UK livestock industry.
As Breed Director, you will lead the promotion and development of pedigree and commercial Beef Shorthorn cattle across the UK. You'll be equally comfortable influencing progressive farmers, new breeders, industry sceptics, journalists, and government bodies, while embracing technology and innovation to improve services and performance.
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Key priorities will include:
- Growing Society membership and income.
- Increasing performance recording and data-driven decision making.
- Raising the profile and commercial value of Beef Shorthorn cattle.
- Building strong relationships across the livestock sector.
- Delivering the Society's strategic vision and future growth.
Reporting to the Vice President, this is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of an iconic British breed and leave a lasting legacy.
We want to hear your vision for Beef Shorthorns and how you would help the breed thrive in a changing agricultural landscape.
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The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is a financially strong charity, registered in Scotland, and operating throughout the UK. We are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer, where different perspectives are welcomed and every voice is valued.
If you're ready to make a genuine difference to the future of Beef Shorthorn cattle, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you would like to have a conversation about the role, please do not hesitate to contact:
- John Scott: president@beefshorthorn.org
- James Fanshawe: vicepresident@beefshorthorn.org
Closing date: 14th August 2026
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