Job Description

Salary: 31,236 - 35,608 per annum. Basic annual salary based on a 36-hour working week. Pay will be supplemented at the contractual rates to reflect the higher working hours.
Closing date: 23/11/2025
Department: Research Engagement and Innovation Office
Location: Reading
Division: Farm-Commercial
Employment Basis/Type: Full-time, 11 in 14 rota is worked to meet operational needs meaning an average of 44 hours per week is required. Permanent
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This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the commercial dairy team at CEDAR tending to the herd of 530 high yielding Holsteins with very good welfare standards.
We offer an excellent working Environment, modern facilities, good working conditions, a competitive salary, and accommodation if required.
You will have:

• A high level of stockmanship
• A deep knowledge of animal welfare, dairy cow husbandry
• Experience of working with dairy cows
• The enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team

We can offer:

• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Very good working conditions with competitive salary and pension
• Accommodation can be provided, if required

Contact Name: Sven Koops
Contact Job Title: Farms Manager
Contact Email Address:
Alternative Contact Name: Stuart Lamb
Alternative Contact Job Title: Herd Manager
Alternative Contact Email Address:
Interviews will be held: Thursday 11th December 2025
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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