University of Nottingham
Head Of Youngstock Rearing (Fixed-Term)
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Estates Farm Dairy (CDSI)
Location
Sutton Bonington
Salary
£29,740 to £36,446 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Reference
NHE963026
Sutton Bonington Campus
Head of Youngstock Rearing (Fixed Term Contract)
£29,740 to £36,446 per annum plus the opportunity to earn significant overtime.
The University of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI) and Arable Farm form part of the Agri-Tech National centre for Dairy research.
This role is an opportunity for an experienced applicant looking for a new challenge. You will manage the Youngstock department including two direct reports and will be responsible for the care and welfare of animals from birth to first calving. There will also be occasional work with the adult cattle. You will have excellent organisation and record keeping skills and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all calf buildings.
You will contribute to the overall running of the farm in all aspects of animal husbandry, including machinery operations (operation of telehandlers and driving of farm vehicles and tractors) animal handling and care. The role requires both excellent stock-management and team-working skills as well as an ability to contribute to the animal welfare and the health
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Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of two A-Levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications with some relevant experience or proven experience in a relevant role.
- Full, current driving licence is essential.
Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.
Benefits
- Excellent working conditions
- Good remuneration and pension package
- Regular time off
Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
Working Hours
- Minimum of 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days.
- The farm operates on a 10 on 4 off rota, days off are Friday – Monday every other week.
- Hours include early mornings and some evenings.
- Regular weekend work is expected.
Contract Details
- Fixed term contract until 15 September 2027
Application Process
For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email with your phone number: Dave.Butler@nottingham.ac.uk
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Further Details
- Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
- We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
- We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
- To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
- Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
- We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
- Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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