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Assistant Herd Manager

Assistant Herd Manager

Reaseheath College

Nantwich

  • Expired
Salary:
£26,543 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 July 2018

Job overview

Package: £26,543k per annum (A32) plus suitable on-site accommodation and 21.3% employer contribution to Local Government Pension Scheme

Providing hands-on learning for our students, we have a campus-based farm which has excellent facilities including a high spec, rapid exiting milking parlour and houses the Reaseheath 270 Holstein Pedigree dairy herd plus youngstock.

The Dairy unit has benefitted from huge investment over recent years to improve existing facilities and enhance the efficiency of the business.  The College is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Herd Manager who will be part of a team of three, to help manage the enterprise on a day-to-day basis.

This is a unique opportunity with massive potential for a candidate to work in an evolving business, whilst helping in the education of the next generation of farmers.

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://www.reaseheath.ac.uk/job-vacancies/

Closing Date:  Midnight, Monday 23rd July 2018.

Assessment centre date: TBC

Please note that this role will require an Enhanced DBS with barred list information prior to starting employment. 

About Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College has achieved unprecedented growth and success during recent years, with much of this being due to the contribution to our staff who live and breathe our College values.  We are firm believers that our staff team is our greatest asset and we are looking for anAssistant Director of Qualitywho can help us optimise the development of, and contribution of every member of that team.

About the College

Reaseheath College is recognised as one of the leading land-based Colleges in the country and has an excellent reputation for the quality of its Further and Higher Education.  It is recognised as a Beacon College, is a Sector Skills Academy Champion for Food and Drink, and has been awarded the Training and Quality Standard for its work with employers.

The College has a beautiful setting amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities, including its own golf course.  It has thriving and highly responsive partnerships with many leading employers and boasts academic achievement that places it in the top quartile of Colleges.

Serving around 7500 students in delivering further and higher education courses, the College has grown significantly over recent years and has further ambitious plans for growth and development to serve the local and national communities. 

Since incorporation in 1993 the College’s portfolio of further and higher education courses and services has grown rapidly.  Courses are offered up to Honours degree level, through our Associate College Status with both Harper Adams University College and the University of Chester.  Work-Based learning and Train to Gain opportunities are provided, and a policy of access and progression for all students is vigorously pursued.

We are very proud of our attractive environment, our wide range of courses and our reputation for responding positively and promptly to the needs of both individuals and those industries which we seek to serve.

We work in a professional and supportive environment aided by a dedicated workforce of around 500 colleagues.  We are passionate about learners, staff and customers and place them at the heart of all we do by supporting, developing, empowering, encouraging, respecting and valuing their contributions.  Our staff and students benefit from the “Reaseheath Experience”.

 

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Applications closed