Innovis Nucleus Flock Manager - Innovis Breeding Sheep

Key responsibilities:

Livestock Management

• Manage the day-to-day care and husbandry of the sheep flock.
• Oversee breeding, lambing, weaning and other key stages of flock production.
• Ensure high standards of animal health, welfare and biosecurity are always maintained.
• Implement flock health plans in consultation with the farm veterinarian and other professional advisers.
• Monitor livestock condition, performance and behaviour and take appropriate action required.
• Ensure livestock are handled safely and in accordance with best practice.

Performance Recording and Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of livestock performance.
• Record key production data including, but not limited to, growth rates, lambing performance, mortality, health treatments and breeding records.
• Utilise digital livestock recording systems and farm management software where applicable.
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of all performance data collected on the farm.
• Assist in the interpretation and use of recorded data to support management decisions and continuous improvement of flock performance.

Grassland and Grazing Management

• Implement and manage the farm’s grassland and grazing systems.
• Monitor pasture growth and availability.
• Plan and manage grazing rotations to optimise grass utilisation and livestock performance.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of reseeding, pasture improvement and soil management activities.
• Maintain field infrastructure including fencing, water systems and grazing divisions as required.

Farm Operations and Maintenance

• Undertake routine farm tasks including stock handling, feeding, pasture management and fencing.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment where required.
• Maintain farm buildings, yards, handling facilities and other infrastructure in good working order.
• Ensure the farm operates in accordance with relevant assurance schemes, environmental requirements and statutory regulations.
• Maintain appropriate farm records where required for regulatory, assurance or management purposes.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate the work of one farm employee and casual labour.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure work is carried out efficiently and safely.
• Provide guidance, instruction and support to staff members as required.
• Promote a safe, cooperative and productive working environment.

Visitors and Farm Representation

• The farm regularly hosts visitors including industry groups, educational groups and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation for and hosting of farm visits.
• Present and explain farm systems, practices and activities where required.
• Ensure visitors follow appropriate health, safety & biosecurity procedures while on farm.
• Maintain the farm in a presentable and professional condition suitable for visitors.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Comply with all farm health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Report hazards, incidents or accidents promptly.
• Ensure appropriate biosecurity procedures are implemented and maintained.

General Responsibilities

• Carry out duties with reasonable skill, care and diligence.
• Protect the assets, livestock, equipment and reputation of the farm.
• Work cooperatively with the Employer and professional advisers.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role as may be required by Innovis from time to time.

The Package:

• As an agricultural employee, the terms of employment will be compliant with the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order with 33 days holidays annually.
• Accommodation will be provided as part of the role in the newly refurbished 4-bedroom Southfield Farm House.
• The salary will be based on experience and a 4% contribution to the Company’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme after 3-months work.

Please email your CV and cover letter to Dewi Jones