Cogent Breeding Ltd

Main Purpose of Role: Join a progressive and customer-focused team where you will play a hands-on role in improving herd fertility and reproductive performance. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will deliver a high-quality breeding and reproduction service, combining practical expertise with data-driven insights to support farmers in achieving their reproductive goals. As a trusted on-farm partner, you will provide expert advice, carry out insemination, and utilise advanced heat detection and herd management technologies to optimise results. You ll also contribute to the growth and success of the Precision service, with full support through Cogent s internal training, enabling you to continuously enhance your technical skills and client impact. Key Responsibilities: - Detecting heats and inseminating cows - Recording observations, inseminations and providing vet and attention lists for customers - Utilising both chalk and electronic heat and health monitoring systems to identify cows in heat. - Building effective relationships with customers to deliver a service that meets their breeding requirements - Taking responsibility for your customers fertility data and herd reports - Running an efficient service utilising Cogent's state of-the-art heat detection system and whole herd management solution, to ensure accurate and timely artificial insemination of cattle - Preparing reports and providing detailed action reports to customers and Team Leader - Liaising with industry professionals such as Veterinarians and Nutritionist Essential Skills: - Dairy experience and a good knowledge of animal husbandry, with the ability to understand and converse with Customers. - Professional and friendly attitude with excellent communication and rapport building skills - Highly organised, diligent, self-motivated, and able to overcome challenges - Must have a can-do attitude and a proven team player, able to deliver the highest quality of service to your customers - Full UK driving licence Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave

Main Purpose of Role: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking UK Sales team where you ll play a vital role in driving genetic progress on farms across your region. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to dairy and beef farmers, delivering expert breeding guidance and tailored solutions from the Cogent portfolio. This is more than a sales role it s an opportunity to build strong, long-term partnerships with customers, helping them achieve measurable improvements in herd performance and business success. You ll combine technical expertise, commercial focus, and outstanding customer service to make a real impact in the field. Key Responsibilities: - Establishing and maintaining good customer relationships and provide excellent customer service at all times by understanding the customers business need. - Providing farmers with the best advice and options on how they meet their individual targets on farm and make recommendations for improvement. - Managing and building a portfolio of customers to achieve your individual targets. - To develop & maintain knowledge of the Cogent portfolio of products & services & share this knowledge with their team - Continually developing and improving both yourself and working practices. - To ensure that the Cogent policies and procedures are adhered to by themselves and their team - To attend agricultural events to market and promote Cogent products & services - To develop & maintain knowledge of the industry and market trends & share their knowledge with their team - To continuously develop and improve both themselves, their team and processes and procedures - To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance - Reviewing, planning and prioritising your daily farm visit Essential Skills: - Able to consistently achieve or exceed an annual sales target - Have knowledge of the Bovine Breeding Industry - Experience of working in a fast paced and sales focused role, achieving sales targets. - Ability to communicate with people at all levels - Must have excellent customer service skills - Smart and tidy appearance at all times - Be flexible in their approach to getting the job done - Have a full UK driving license Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave Additional Information: As part of your role you may be required to stay away from home from time to time to attend meetings and events. You may be asked to travel overseas on study tours from time to time.

Main Purpose of Role: To support the smooth day-to-day running of our Chester office by delivering a professional, welcoming and efficient experience for employees, customers, visitors and suppliers. Acting as the first point of contact for the business, this varied role combines reception, administration, facilities coordination and basic IT support responsibilities, ensuring the office operates effectively while providing outstanding organisational and administrative support across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities: Office Administration & Operations Support Act as the first point of contact for visitors, customers and contractors. Welcome visitors, answer the doorbell and provide a professional and friendly reception service. Coordinate visitor visits, meeting room bookings and refreshments as required. Manage inventory and restock office supplies, food deliveries, and cleaning materials. Organise travel and accommodation bookings for employees and sales meetings. Manage incoming and outgoing post and courier services which include arranging the dispatch of consumables and materials to customers as well as manage employee clothing and PPE requests. Support general office administration and maintain an organised office environment. Coordinate onboarding arrangements and inductions for new employees. Building & Facilities Maintenance Monitor standard facility systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing) and report major issues to senior management. Coordinate with external contractors, cleaners, and technicians for repairs and routine service appointments Conduct daily walk-throughs of the premises to identify maintenance issues, repairs, or tidiness needs. Health & Safety (H&S) Compliance Perform regular, scheduled safety checks (e.g., fire extinguisher inspections, first aid box inventory, emergency light testing). Keep emergency exit routes, hallways, and common areas clear of hazards. IT Support Arrange IT equipment for new starters and existing employees as required. Assist with basic IT setup and troubleshooting where appropriate. Escalate technical issues to the IT Support team and liaise with them to ensure resolution. Support the management and tracking of company IT equipment. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an office administration, coordination or receptionist role. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and troubleshooting basic IT issues. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Professional, approachable and customer-focused manner. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Personal Attributes Warm, welcoming and approachable. Highly organised and proactive. Reliable and professional. Adaptable and willing to support a variety of business needs. Confident interacting with people at all levels. Enjoys building positive relationships and helping others. IT confident and comfortable supporting colleagues with basic technology queries Enhanced Benefits 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) BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years Enhanced Family Leave

Main Purpose of Role: A livestock role to provide all aspects of young bull rearing, welfare, safety and biosecurity for new entrant dairy & beef bulls joining the Cogent sire herds. Key Responsibilities: Must be livestock free and biosecurity conscious to ensure the protocols are followed within the CBL livestock locations. Handle livestock safely and take responsibility for the daily care and welfare of all rearing livestock, including cleaning, feeding, watering and maintaining a clean, healthy environment. Join the EU Stud team on rotation to complete day-to-day tasks, including bull handling, assisting with semen collection and supporting the daily care of CBL livestock needed to meet business requirements. Perform duties with excellent stockmanship, remaining alert for signals of ill health and monitoring feed intakes and DLWG for entry unit livestock. Be involved in the organisation of the health testing and movements of new breeding bulls from partner & satellite herds into the Cogent facilities. Responsible for transportation of all new entry bulls using company vehicles. Administer veterinary and livestock paperwork as required to ensure statutory and regulatory records are maintained for holding movements, medicines and treatments and AI licences. Complete general site duties as necessary to ensure CBL locations are safe, well-maintained and hygienic environments for staff and livestock. To ensure full compliance with the regulatory and statutory requirements for all Company bulls. Adhere to all CBL health and safety procedures and routine auditable checks. Essential Skills: A hardworking individual committed to achieving shared team goals. Good organisational skills to lead themselves in an efficient dayto-day routine. Meticulous on detail and timely completion of tasks. Prior experience of rearing young stock and excellent animal husbandry skills. Must be livestock clean. Experience in livestock haulage and holds a Livestock Transport Type 1 Authorisation would be advantageous but full training can be given. Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave

Main Purpose of Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our production team on a permanent night shift. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for semen assessment, media preparation, operation of production flow cytometry sorters, and the processing and freezing of semen samples. You will play a key part in maintaining high standards of laboratory practice, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting the effective operation and maintenance of laboratory and flow cytometry equipment. This position offers a consistent Monday to Thursday night schedule (21:45pm 06:15am), with a £2,000 shift premium in addition to the base salary. Key Responsibilities: - At all times fully comply with CBL H&S directives, SOPs and policies to allow good laboratory practice and full compliance with the Regulations and Industry Standards. - Operate autonomously though the different operations under his/her responsibility, respecting CBL lab SOPs, sexed production planning and CBL lab production standards (details on following points below). - Ensure the CBL lab GxP on the flow cytometers operation and the sorting lab working area are observed and maintained. - Ensure the CBL Lab GxP on media preparation, processing of semen samples and the working area are observed and maintained. - Perform and act on the different controls during the sort and the sorters operation, media preparation, processing of semen samples and correct/report any deviation to the line manager - Maintain the workflow, manage the tasks, and take care of the instruments, equipment and tools linked to the role. - Effective collaboration with the rest of the lab team sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to ensure the department maximises production and meets the business aims. - Complete other duties as required from time to time. Essential Skills: - Working to high personal standards and accuracy, with good troubleshooting and problemsolving aptitudes, and a methodical and organised approach. - Confidence with IT interfaces and systems. - Working well within a team but with the ability to work autonomously and take individual responsibility. - Good technical abilities, and a willingness to understand the operation of general laboratory equipment and flow cytometry sorters. Desirable Skills and Attributes: - The following attributes would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given: - Previous experience working in a biologybased laboratory and basic laboratory skills. - Previous knowledge and/or experience in the principles of flow cytometry. - Previous experience with sperm and AI biology. - Experience of a commercial production environment. Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave

Main Purpose of Role: Being part of our dynamic Northern Ireland team, you will report to the Genetic Services Manager. It will be your responsibility to provide a first-class advisory service to dairy and beef farmers on the Cogent portfolio of products and services to achieve improvements to the customer's herd. Key Responsibilities: - To run an efficient service utilising the pedigree mating service where possible - To build effective relationships with customers to deliver a service that meets their breeding requirements - Provide support across departments including Precision and Sales in delivering a professional service to new and existing customers - To manage and update the supporting IT database - To provide detailed action reports to customers and sales staff - Take responsibility for all record keeping and herd reports - Manage your own diary and accommodate customer and sales staff requests where possible - Continuously develop and improve the working practices of both you and your team Essential skills: - Excellent knowledge of pedigree and commercial dairy cattle breeding - Demonstrate a good understanding of cattle physiology - An ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally - Have excellent knowledge and experience of MS office packages - Be prepared to travel to carry out your role - Full clean driving licence Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave

Main Purpose of Role: We're hiring a motivated, detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems. We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Compliance Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence) Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations Process P46 notifications (where applicable) Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirements HR Administration Deliver HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including: Recruitment support (advertising, interview coordination) Offer packs, contracts, and onboarding documentation Employee correspondence (probation, salary reviews, leavers) Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and Right to Work compliance Support HR meetings, including minute taking for disciplinary and grievance hearings Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training coordination Act as the Dayforce system expert, supporting users and resolving issues Produce HR reports and support data requests Contribute to system improvements, testing, and upgrades Essential Skills: Proven experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Experience using HR/payroll systems (Dayforce or similar) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure High level of attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll data Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach to employee queries Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion Experience supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data handling and reporting Enhanced Benefits 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) BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years Enhanced Family Leave

About the Role: This exciting opportunity combines hands-on farm visits with creative content creation, giving you the chance to travel extensively, meet leading farmers and showcase some of the best dairy and beef genetics in the world. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues across Genetics, Sales and Marketing, learning from industry experts while developing your skills in photography, videography, storytelling and brand marketing. If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy building relationships and want a career with genuine development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform to grow within a leading genetics business. Key Responsibilities: Travel across the UK to farms to capture high-quality photos, videos, and content of dairy and beef cattle Identify and showcase animals that meet key genetic and phenotypic standards for marketing purposes Work closely with Genetics and Commercial teams to highlight priority animals, sires, and breeding programmes Work with the marketing team to produce content for use across catalogues, digital channels, social media, websites, and marketing campaigns Attend and capture content at industry events, farm open days, and conferences Build strong relationships with farmers and internal stakeholders Support the wider marketing team with campaign content and storytelling Ensure brand consistency and high visual standards across all materials To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory compliance. To ensure that all H&S responsibilities are fulfilled and that the team s (including the role holder), visitors and contractors safety and welfare is maintained Essential Skills: A graduate (or recent graduate) in agriculture, marketing, animal science, or a related field A genuine passion for cows and the livestock industry Strong understanding (or willingness to learn) of dairy and/or beef phenotypes and conformation An eye for a great cow able to recognise key traits valued in genetic marketing Interest or experience in photography, videography, or content creation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Selfmotivated, organised, and comfortable working independently while travelling Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and attend events Full UK driving licence Desirable (not essential) skills: Basic photography/editing skills (DSLR or mobile content creation) Understanding of genetics or breeding programmes Enhanced Benefits 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) BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years Enhanced Family Leave Additional Information: This is a hybrid role after 6 months of probation, with a preference for candidates based within commuting distance of our Chester office, combined with regular travel across the UK visiting farms and attending events.

Payroll & HR Coordinator Primary Location: Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Department: Business Support Main Purpose of Role: We're hiring a motivated, detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems. We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Compliance - Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce - Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries - Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence) - Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met - Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails - Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls - Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports - Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations - Process P46 notifications (where applicable) - Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirements HR Administration - Deliver HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including: - Recruitment support (advertising, interview coordination) - Offer packs, contracts, and onboarding documentation - Employee correspondence (probation, salary reviews, leavers) - Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and Right to Work compliance - Support HR meetings, including minute taking for disciplinary and grievance hearings - Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training coordination - Act as the Dayforce system expert, supporting users and resolving issues - Produce HR reports and support data requests - Contribute to system improvements, testing, and upgrades Essential Skills: - Proven experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements - Experience using HR/payroll systems (Dayforce or similar) - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure - High level of attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll data - Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach to employee queries - Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion - Experience supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data handling and reporting Enhanced Benefits - 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) - BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan - Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years - Enhanced Family Leave