Dairy Farm Manager – North West UK
CV-LibraryCA13, Cockermouth, CumbriapermanentPosted: 23 April 2026
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Start Date: End of April 2026
Salary up to £65,000 + guaranteed profit share + modern family housing
This opportunity will not be around for long.
A progressive, high input dairy operation in the North West is looking for an experienced Dairy Manager, or a capable couple/family, to take full responsibility for a 200-cow herd.
This is a genuine opportunity to run a well-invested, modern unit with a high level of independence. The owner takes a hands-off approach with monthly visits, giving you full control of the day-to-day running of the farm.
The farm is run as a high input system, requiring strong attention to detail, performance management, and consistency across all areas.
Role responsibilities:
* Full day-to-day management of a 200-cow dairy herd
* Overseeing milking routines and parlour performance
* Managing herd health, fertility, and mastitis control
* Youngstock management and calf rearing
* TMR feeding and ration management
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and farm presentation
* Record keeping, compliance, and performance tracking
* Liaising with vet, nutritionist, and external advisors
* Managing workloads and taking full operational responsibility
The opportunity:
* Modern, well-maintained high input dairy system
* Full autonomy to run the farm properly
* Supportive owner with minimal day-to-day involvement
* Beautiful North West location
* Long-term, stable position
Package:
* Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
* Guaranteed profit share
* Modern family house included
* Ideal for a family or couple looking to relocate
About you:
* Proven experience managing a dairy herd within a high input system
* Strong understanding of herd health, fertility, and production
* Confident working independently and making decisions
* Organised, reliable, and standards-driven
* Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, run a farm properly, and be rewarded for performance, this is one worth looking at
Start Date: End of April 2026
Salary up to £65,000 + guaranteed profit share + modern family housing
This opportunity will not be around for long.
A progressive, high input dairy operation in the North West is looking for an experienced Dairy Manager, or a capable couple/family, to take full responsibility for a 200-cow herd.
This is a genuine opportunity to run a well-invested, modern unit with a high level of independence. The owner takes a hands-off approach with monthly visits, giving you full control of the day-to-day running of the farm.
The farm is run as a high input system, requiring strong attention to detail, performance management, and consistency across all areas.
Role responsibilities:
* Full day-to-day management of a 200-cow dairy herd
* Overseeing milking routines and parlour performance
* Managing herd health, fertility, and mastitis control
* Youngstock management and calf rearing
* TMR feeding and ration management
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and farm presentation
* Record keeping, compliance, and performance tracking
* Liaising with vet, nutritionist, and external advisors
* Managing workloads and taking full operational responsibility
The opportunity:
* Modern, well-maintained high input dairy system
* Full autonomy to run the farm properly
* Supportive owner with minimal day-to-day involvement
* Beautiful North West location
* Long-term, stable position
Package:
* Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
* Guaranteed profit share
* Modern family house included
* Ideal for a family or couple looking to relocate
About you:
* Proven experience managing a dairy herd within a high input system
* Strong understanding of herd health, fertility, and production
* Confident working independently and making decisions
* Organised, reliable, and standards-driven
* Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, run a farm properly, and be rewarded for performance, this is one worth looking at