Working Dairy Herd/Farm Manager

Location: 5 miles south of Holsworthy, West Devon

An exciting opportunity has arisen on a well-established, family‑run dairy farm in West Devon following the forthcoming retirement of a long‑standing herd manager (21 years). This is a career‑defining role, offering the chance to take responsibility for a highly‑efficient dairy herd and, over time, transition into full farm management/equity share through a structured and supported succession plan.

The Farm

• 340‑cow autumn block calving herd (tight 8‑week block)
• Forage‑based system, self‑feed silage (maize and grass silage)
• Winter housed, paddock grazing when at grass
• 20/40 Westfalia parlour (C21)
• Cow Manager system with Uniform for herd data
• Three‑way shedding gate
• Established family farm (since 1929)

The Role

Initially focused on day‑to‑day herd management, the successful candidate will:

• Lead...