Sheep Flock & Dairy Manager - Regenerative Livestock Systems in City of London

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Are you an experienced and passionate livestock or dairy farm manager with a strong interest in regenerative agriculture? Do you thrive in innovative environments where research, system design, and animal welfare are central to success? Are you looking to play a key role in developing a pioneering regenerative dairy enterprise?

Location of the Job: Oxfordshire (potential future relocation to Essex, East Anglia, Cumbria and Wales).

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000‑£45,000 DOE
• Permanent, full‑time position
• 28 days holiday
• Statutory sick pay and pension
• On‑site housing discussable at interview
• Future opportunity to participate in employee share or performance‑based profit scheme
• Ongoing professional development – minimum one day per month external training

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking regenerative livestock and dairy business pioneering integrated agroforestry and herbal ley grazing systems. The successful candidate will help shape an innovative dairy system based on pasture‑fed, outdoor‑managed livestock while contributing to research, innovation, and product development.

About The Company:

Our client is a pioneering regenerative farming business developing a new integrated livestock and dairy model that combines high animal welfare, soil health and nutritional food production. The enterprise is committed to delivering high‑quality dairy products through sustainable, pasture‑based systems that regenerate soil and support biodiversity.

Their Mission Focus:

• Regenerating soil health
• Producing high‑nutritional‑value food for human consumption
• Maximising margin and minimising risk through system resilience

Job Role Details:

You will be responsible for managing the pilot dairy flock, leading day‑to‑day operations, and supporting the set‑up of the first milking and processing systems. This hands‑on role blends livestock management, system design and research as the business develops and refines its regenerative dairy model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the shepherding team, assisting with animal husbandry (vaccinations, worming, flock health and welfare)
• Develop and coordinate on‑farm milking and milk processing systems
• Manage and record livestock and production data (AgriWebb or similar platforms)
• Maintain farm and milking equipment to a high operational standard
• Undertake regular professional development and external learning

• Develop secondary flocks to ensure year‑round milk continuity
• Trial mobile milking units to align flock movement with forage and grazing plans
• Explore and develop secondary product streams – meat, wool, breeding and direct‑to‑consumer opportunities
• Support diversification projects such as on‑farm processing, cold storage and educational activities

• Support machinery development and innovation to improve farm efficiency
• Engage with visitors, stakeholders and investors to communicate the business's regenerative vision
• Support environmental scheme maintenance and compliance
• Manage and maintain relevant accreditation standards (Red Tractor, Leaf, Regenagri, PFLA, Organic etc.)

Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in sheep or dairy cow management
• Knowledge of regenerative, pasture‑based or low‑input livestock systems
• Dairy system experience (sheep, cow or goat) highly beneficial
• Strong data management and attention to detail
• Practical, adaptable and collaborative approach with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage operations effectively
• Agricultural qualifications preferred but not essential

Working Hours:

Full‑time position. Flexibility required during key seasonal and lambing/milking periods.

How To Apply:

Please click on the 'apply now' button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role being applied for.

Key Industry Keywords: Sheep Flock Manager, Dairy Manager, Dairy Cow Specialist, Regenerative Agriculture, Livestock Systems, Pasture‑Fed, Agroforestry, Herbal Leys, Animal Husbandry, Mobile Milking, Sustainable Farming, Dairy Sheep, Agricultural Innovation, Farm Management.

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