You will join a young dynamic team and assist primarily in the Dairy Unit (robot milked) but also with the Sheep, Youngstock, Beef and Arable enterprises throughout the year.

The role is a mixture of machinery based work and hands-on animal welfare. 

The role requires confidence with livestock, ability to operate modern machinery, team working skills and an ability to follow farm procedures.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression. 
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post with all the tools you need to do a great job
•  Uniform provided

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. 

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email with your phone number: Dave.Butler@nottingham.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Head Herd Person (Robot Maintenance)

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum. Salary with expected overtime around £45,000 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our small, hard-working team at The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Dairy Science Innovation where we operate a leading edge dairy facility with up to 350 cows as well as youngstock reared on the farm. The dairy is a centre of excellence in the provision of education and research facilities for both the School of Biosciences and the School of Veterinary and Medical Science at the University and you will be working alongside our students and academics as well as the farm staff.

This role will require the successful candidate to independently manage their own workload and will involve both conventional animal husbandry and stockmanship duties undertaking all associated operations to ensure the highest standards are met at all times. 

Candidates should be qualified to a minimum of HND/BTEC in Agriculture, or have equivalent qualifications plus have work experience in a relevant role or have proven relevant experience in a similar role. Due to the frequency with which the role holder will drive university vehicles a full, current driving licence is essential for this role.

Further details on the qualifications and experience required for this role can be found on the Job Role Profile attached to this advert. 

In return we offer excellent working conditions, good remuneration and pension package together with regular time off.   The position comes with a three bedroomed, centrally heated semi-detached house close to the dairy, the village of Sutton Bonington and local schools.

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. The current rota is 10 days on 4 days off, with the four days off being alternate Friday to Monday.

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please contact Dave Butler at: dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Dairy Centre - Sutton Bonington Campus

Calf Rearer

£26,908 to £28,890 per annum. Salary with expected overtime around £32,000 per annum.

This role is an opportunity for an early career applicant or someone with experience who would like to work in a busy farm environment.

You will join a young dynamic team and work primarily in the Youngstock department but may be needed in other areas of the farming business through the year.

The role is a mixture of machinery based work and hands-on animal care. 

The role requires confidence with livestock, ability to operate modern machinery, team-working skills and an ability to follow farm procedures. Training can be provided in some of these areas and a willingness to learn and adhere to our high standards of animal care is most important.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you 

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata if applicable), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post with all the tools you need to do a great job
• Uniform provided

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days. Hours worked by rota averaging 5 days out of 7 including early mornings, some evenings and regular weekends. The current rota is 10 days on 4 days off, with the four days off being alternate Friday to Monday. Job share arrangements may be considered.

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email Dave Butler: dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

Head of Youngstock Rearing (Fixed Term Contract)

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum plus the opportunity to earn significant overtime.

The University of Nottingham Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI) and Arable Farm form part of the Agri-Tech National centre for Dairy research. 

This role is an opportunity for an experienced applicant looking for a new challenge.  You will manage the Youngstock department including two direct reports and will be responsible for the care and welfare of animals from birth to first calving. There will also be occasional work with the adult cattle. You will have excellent organisation and record keeping skills and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all calf buildings.

You will contribute to the overall running of the farm in all aspects of animal husbandry, including machinery operations (operation of telehandlers and driving of farm vehicles and tractors) animal handling and care. The role requires both excellent stock-management and team-working skills as well as an ability to contribute to the animal welfare and the health 

Candidates should have a minimum of two A-Levels in relevant subjects or have equivalent vocational qualifications with some relevant experience or have proven experience in a relevant role. Due to the frequency with the role holder will be required to drive farm vehicles a full, current driving licence is also essential for this post.

Further information regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

In return we offer excellent working conditions, good remuneration and pension package together with regular time off.  

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This post will work a minimum of 36.25 hours per week plus regular overtime paid at x 1.5 rate for any hours worked over 36.25 per week and at x 2 rate for bank holidays and university closure days.  The farm operates on a 10 on 4 off rota, days off are Friday – Monday every other week.  Hours include early mornings and some evenings.  Regular weekend work is expected.

Please note -This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 15 September 2027

For help with applications and understanding the application process, or to discuss if this role is right for you please email with your phone number: Dave.Butler@nottingham.ac.uk    

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)