Job Description

Main Purpose of Role: To support the Stud Manager in effectively managing the livestock, a livestock team and livestock facilities to ensure that the production of the Cogent product for both UK and International Sales and Custom Sorting is in line with the business requirements and standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the stud manager and leadership team to maintain and develop the strict biosecurity boundaries and protocols to ensure the health of the livestock and the health status of the stud.

• To lead, motivate and develop a Livestock team in order to deliver the departments objectives.

• To work closely with the Livestock Administrator to ensure efficient movement of livestock in line with regulatory requirements??

• To be responsible for the semen collection in line with the internal and external customers requirements.

• To build effective relationships with other departments in order to deliver excellent customer service.

• To ensure the continuous development and improvement of the departments policies and procedures

• To continuously develop and improve

• To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance

• To ensure H&S responsibilities are fulfilled both by yourself and your team.

• To complete any other duties as required from time to time.

• Must have experience of Livestock Management

• People Management experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organisational skills to give the team direction.

• Computer literate

• Bobcat/Tractor licences or experience \xe2\x80\x93 Full training can be provided.

• Foot trimming

• Displays excellent customer service by continuously looking to improve the quality and dependability of their service offering by being honest, building trust and going above and beyond the normal routine when required, in order to give the customer what they need.

• Leads Themselves by taking responsibility, being positive and tackling challenges with enthusiasm

• Leading Others by providing direction, communicating, motivating, empowering, giving feedback and recognising the contribution of their team members

• Works well with others by building positive relationships, working with integrity, being direct and straightforward whilst respecting and considering others

• Works well in teams by building team spirit, delivering team goals and being flexible

• Manages Knowledge by researching new idea ideas and capturing new learning

• Shares Knowledge by communicating with focus, simplicity and clarity and is able to differentiate fact from opinion

• Embraces Change by being able to deal with uncertainty, accepting new ideas and driving & communicating change.

• Plans and Organises well by improving and developing processes, setting standards and monitoring performance. In addition, being able to prioritise their own activities and time.

• Formulates Strategies by developing plans, understanding the big picture, and analysing information

• Delivers Results to a high standard and quality whilst meeting financial targets and deadlines.

• Manages projects effectively by considering all the different factors when making changes, ensuring people deliver on their responsibilities and effectively communicating to the relevant people every step of the way.

• Effectively negotiates by understanding what the other party wants and uses effective techniques to get the best result for the business.

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays

• Matched Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

• FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years

• Employee Discounts

• Must hold a full driving license.

• Must be prepared to work flexibly, covering evenings and weekend on rota basis.