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Dairy Farm Manager Cambridge About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Cambridge, Park Farm. The Dairy Farm Manager is responsible for the safe operation of the Livestock Enterprises, as well as staff and students. Current livestock numbers are 200 pedigree Holstein dairy cows milked by 4 Lely robots, housed and calving all year round, yielding over 11,500L, and 150 followers. Also supporting 250 breeding sheep. The position is responsible for all forage operations required to support the livestock enterprises. The farm is a teaching resource to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and is also a LEAF demonstration farm and must be run as an exemplar facility with very high standards of health and welfare. A generous package is offered, which includes on-site accommodation. Responsibilities Operational management of all livestock, setting performance standards, planning and directing the work of all staff (including contractors), ensuring compliance with Government regulations and quality assurance standards, rearing of all livestock, formulating diets in conjunction with a dairy consultant, ensuring high-quality milk production, managing health & welfare issues, and planning and organising the management of the sheep flock. Liaising with the Department of Veterinary Medicine to certify that the teaching needs are met. General farm duties, including slurry spreading land within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, record keeping, carrying out practical activities, e.g. robotic milking, including 24 hour call out, calf supervision, feeding, bedding, etc. Ensure that all facilities are kept clean and tidy. Compliance with Health & Safety regulations and working with our Health and Safety risk management consultants to ensure full compliance. Inputting into the annual budget, monitoring income and expenditure against budget, ordering materials or services in compliance with procurement policy. Administration, use NMR, Uniform, Lely and other computerised recording systems for dairy output/animal management as well as compliance recording. Keeping and maintaining accurate records of all cattle and sheep movements on and off the farm. Staff Management. including recruitment of staff, allocation and prioritisation of work. Preparing staff rotas and planning annual leave with the team. External relations, including communicating with milk buyers and other professional bodies. Promoting good relations between the farm and neighbours/the broader community. Working with industry partners. Actively contributing to the farming industry network to share knowledge, best practices, and expertise. Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include: Competitive pay with automatic annual cost of living increases and service-related progression. Generous annual leave entitlement, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution through auto-enrolment. Relocation support for eligible new starters. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.

Description Contract: Permanent, full time (42 hours per week) Salary: £31,830 - £37,012 p/annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance Location: Victoria Animal Hospital, London Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026 Interview dates: 29th and 30th April 2026 Help us change lives one pet at a time. Blue Cross is a leading animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. Our veterinary hospitals provide essential care to pets whose owners might otherwise struggle to afford treatment and we re now seeking a compassionate, organised, and forward-thinking Deputy Hospital Manager to help us continue this vital work. More about the role As Deputy Hospital Manager, you will support the Hospital Manager in overseeing all aspects of the hospital s daily operations while contributing to long-term planning and service development. This role is ideal for someone currently working as a Practice Manager or Head of Receptionist in a clinical setting who is ready to step into a broader, mission-driven leadership opportunity. You will provide direct line management for our receptionists, administrators and van drivers, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, rotas, training and performance management. Ensuring our reception teams deliver consistently excellent service will be central to your role. You will also ensure all financial processes from cashing up to payment plans and debt collection are completed accurately and in line with internal policies and external regulations. A core part of your responsibilities will be ensuring reception areas operate safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety requirements, data protection rules and organisational SOPs. You will oversee robust stock control processes for both clinical and non-clinical items, ensure all non-clinical complaints are processed appropriately, and work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to maintain smooth and joined-up client journeys. Alongside this, you will provide comprehensive administration services that support our clinical teams in delivering veterinary care to thousands of pets each year. You will act as deputy to the Hospital Manager whenever required and will play an active role in continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reception and client services, making them more efficient, effective and aligned with the needs of the hospital. Experience in fundraising or events is a valuable advantage and will help strengthen our community engagement efforts. About you You ll be an excellent problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands. Your ability to prioritise, communicate clearly and delegate with confidence will help you balance the needs of diverse teams. You ll bring strong leadership experience, ideally from a veterinary or clinical setting and a genuine interest in strategic thinking and shaping future services. Above all, you ll share our commitment to supporting pets and the people who love them. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: Experience in a busy customer facing environment Experience supervising or managing staff teams Strong communication and conflict resolution skills Experience of financial management, including cashing up and reconciliation Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: Experience in a hospital, clinic, or veterinary environment Experience in staff recruitment, training, and development Understanding of animal welfare and client care issues How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Job Description: Territory area: Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Teeside, York £38,000 - £40,000 base salary plus personal & company performance bonus up to 20% + Company car & Exceptional Benefits Mon -Fri 37.5 Hrs per week Why Join Us? Are you passionate about animal health and nutrition? Ready to make a difference in veterinary practices? At Royal Canin, we're looking for a dynamic veterinary business manager to drive sales growth and enhance the well-being of pets through nutritional recommendations. The Role The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for delivering territory sales growth and securing the clinical recommendation of Royal Canin products in line with the veterinary pillar strategy. Exciting opportunities to engage with pet professionals and enthusiasts at 2-3 key industry events per year (some weekend work involved) What's in it for you? Private healthcare + equal parental leave Generous pension (up to 9% contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) EV salary sacrifice scheme Gym membership & wellbeing support Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service What We're Looking For Sales Enthusiasm: Proven sales experience or a strong desire to learn and achieve. Nutritional Savvy: Confidence in understanding and presenting nutritional information. Skills: Strong presentation, communication and IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) to support effective sales analysis and management of the territory Driver's License: A clean driving record is required. Direct Experience: In related companies or working within the veterinary industry preferable Key Responsibilities Ignite Growth: Achieve sales goals by utilizing your strong selling skills to meet the unique needs of veterinary clinics. Build Relationships: Develop and nurture partnerships with key clinic individuals, identifying new opportunities to recommend our premium therapeutic diets. Educate: Veterinary staff on nutrition by being an expert in veterinary product knowledge and utilising available training tools Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with your team and contribute valuable customer insights to shape strategies that benefit both clinics and pet owners. Engage & Educate: Participate in trade shows and conferences, delivering impactful training on nutritional benefits to support clinics. Stay Organized: Manage weekly reporting and maintain activity logs to keep your initiatives on track, including pre-call planning with defined objectives and delivery of sales coverage model objectives (frequency of visits, level of service etc.) What You Can Expect from Mars Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow" Access world-class training & development from day one Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

Practice Manager Healthcare Management Amazing Surgery Zachary Daniels is working closely with a fantastic healthcare brand to recruit a Practice Manager for a hugely successful practice where you will have the chance to make an impact! We have an exciting opportunity for an Ambitious Manager to move into a new role with a practice that is established and performing brilliantly. We want a Practice Manager to join a forward-thinking business where you will face an exciting challenge and opportunity to manage your own business! The successful Manager will be someone who is ready for a new challenge, can build strong partnerships with dentists and be able to motivate your teams on a daily basis. About our new Practice Manager You will be an experienced manager, your role will involve leading and developing your practice team to achieve revenue targets and deliver great customer service, in addition to other key areas including compliance. Skills & experience needed as a Practice Manager Experience in building a high-performance culture Business acumen - with the ability to make commercial decisions based on data analysis Strong commercial awareness to 'drive sales' and increase revenue. Able to complete all audits to high standards To be an excellent communicator and a great coach A 'can-do' attitude - advocating and championing change To be capable of meeting deadlines under pressure To be able to build excellent relationships with your team and customers Zachary Daniels is working on a role with one of the most well-respected growing groups, we now have an opportunity for a Practice Manager to join the business in a high-profile role. Ideally you will be from the Dental Industry, Cosmetic Industry, Healthcare, however we also welcome applicants from other healthcare sectors such as veterinary, optical, audio, pharmacy, cosmetic treatments or related disciplines. BH35799

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Farm Assistant to work with the team in ensuring the daily operations of our agricultural facility is run efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of farm management practices, including crop production, animal care, and equipment maintenance. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure the efficient running of the farm while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant for our clients near Chippenham. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The successful candidate will assist with the daily management of the farm. Key responsibilities include: Assist the Farm Manager with the daily tasks of bird inspection during the day and record keeping Put down the suitable amount of paper and food using the food trailer and compact tractor. Maintain biosecurity measure (foot dips, wheel wash etc) Become competent on all aspects of setting up the farm Tipping chicks as part of a team. Become familiar with correct drinker/feeder levels and heights. Adjust as and when required. Learn and become familiar with bird selection and competent at humanely culling birds Understand the importance of food rations and opening/closing of the food bins. Oversee during catching Using telescopic handler and bucket brush. Lantra training will be provided. General farm repairs with own skill base Weekly grass cutting/strimming of the farm grounds Delivering and collecting farm equipment and veterinary products to other farms General cleaning duties after contractor cleaners have removed litter and washed down.

Key responsibilities Oversee mixed farming operations at the Silverhand Estate Manage the livestock in accordance with Organic and Pasture for Life principles. Maintain comprehensive health and movement records. Planning and implementing herd expansion. Act as first point of contact for veterinary care. Lead on livestock sales and initiate meat production and processing plans. Deliver and implement crop growing plans as part of regenerative soil management. Supervise flock management: grazing setup, animal health, and movement. Conduct general farm/estate management duties such as hedgerow cutting, field cultivation, pasture seeding, cover crop implementation, fencing repairs, and water system maintenance. Support delivery of High Tier Countryside Stewardship schemes across the estate. Collaborate with National Nature Reserve partners on conservation grazing, habitat restoration, and estate-wide ecological initiatives. Contribute to increasing soil health and biodiversity through informed practices. Ensure all work aligns with regenerative agriculture standards and estate-wide sustainability goals. Operate and maintain a variety of farm vehicles and equipment: telehandlers, tractors (and associated attachments), diggers, 4x4s, etc. Follow relevant safety protocols and ensure compliance with equipment licensing requirements. Supervise junior farm staff in daily operations with clear leadership and guidance. Occasionally assist with maintenance of non-vineyard land (e.g. hedgerows, margins, meadows) across three additional sites in Kent and Essex Essential Minimum 3 years of hands-on farming experience Proven experience with livestock management, sheep and cattle Strong understanding of organic farming principles and pasture-fed systems (rotational, cell and bale grazing) Solid grasp of soil health principles and regenerative agriculture methodologies Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team management skills Entrepreneurial mindset and attention to operational detail Appropriate licenses and qualifications for farm vehicle operation Adherence to health and safety policies and procedures Desirable Understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity enhancement Chainsaw operating license Livestock transport license (long-distance) Procurement experience and sourcing capabilities Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined as above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change as required to meet the needs of the business. Benefits: Peoples Pension, Generous company discounts, EAP program, Doctor on call / Online service. 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday. PERKBOX

If you have a regulatory compliance and/or medical devices quality compliance background and are seeking a role with genuine career potential, this position might be just right for you. We are partnering with a thriving South Manchester business in the medical supplies sector to support its ambitious growth plans in the coming years. It is a stable company with over thirty years of expertise and a strong reputation among its clients. The company provides high-quality, non-pharmaceutical medical consumables to a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, research institutions, and veterinary practices across the UK and Europe. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking for an experienced Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee their expanding portfolio of over 4,000 SKUs and ensure that they remain focused on quality and compliance with existing and new regulations related to the medical devices sector. While their growth has been impressive in the past few years, it has meant that the strong infrastructure could still be enhanced. With this in mind, your experience in this field is essential, as you would be the go-to person within the business. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, prioritising employee growth and career development as essential to success. The role will be varied and fundamentally involves you taking responsibility for establishing, maintaining, managing, and monitoring standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure compliance with legal, customer, and accreditation requirements. This is one of those roles that doesn t come along often and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on both the business growth plans and your own career aspirations. Reporting to senior management, you would be instrumental in overseeing compliance and quality across both the UK and EU regions. Working independently, you will collaborate cross-functionally to champion the importance of compliance and quality throughout the organisation. Main duties include: Ensuring the business maintains compliance with all relevant legislation Actively monitoring new regulations and legislative changes that may affect the business Maintaining and updating all compliance documentation and producing monthly reporting data Upholding ISO 9001 and 14001 standards Ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to Collaborating with various departments to effectively promote a positive quality and safety culture throughout the business Being visible and approachable from shop floor to boardroom, ensuring consistent standards are upheld Liaising with external consultants as necessary We are looking for: Proven experience within a product compliance/and or regulatory and quality role ( medical supplies/medical devices/pharma ) Robust experience working to ISO 9001, 14001 and ideally 13485 standards Previous experience as a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) would be desirable (though not essential) Ability to persuade, influence, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments A self-motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and assume ownership within the compliance function Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing business environment Ability to undertake some short European trips periodically In return you can expect: A competitive salary of circa £50k 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company during an exciting period of expansion A newly created role where you can make a significant impact and shape the compliance strategy A supportive and inclusive work environment that values its employees and encourages career development Company-provided laptop DIS benefit 24/7 private GP access Comprehensive mental health support for you and your family Access to a financial wellbeing service Regular social events, including a summer BBQ and Christmas party Comprehensive training and ongoing support Opportunities for overseas travel a few times per year Flexible start times (within a core hours framework) If you are interested in this position, please contact Rachel on: (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV using the link.