Dairy Farm Manager – North West UK

Dairy Farm Manager – North West UK 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