Calf Rearer
University of Reading - Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR)
| Location: | Reading |
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| Salary: | £31,236 to £35,608 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 27th October 2025 |
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| Closes: | 23rd November 2025 |
| Job Ref: | SRF52169 |
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 23rd November 2025
Permanent, Full-time: 11 in 14 rota is worked to meet operational needs meaning an average of 44 hours per week is required.
£31,236 - £35,608 per annum. Basic annual salary based on a 36-hour working week. Pay will be supplemented at the contractual rates to reflect the higher working hours.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Calf Rearer to join the commercial farm Youngstock team at The Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR), The University of Reading. This is a critical role responsible for the husbandry, welfare, health and day to day routines for calves from birth to weaning.
You will have:
- An understanding of dairy operations
- A high level of stockmanship
- A deep knowledge of animal welfare, dairy cow and calf husbandry
- Calf rearing experience
- Willingness to work as part of a team
We can offer:
- Modern facilities and equipment
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Very good working conditions with competitive salary and pension
- Accommodation can be provided, if required
Our farms - School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading
Contact Name: Sven Koops
Contact Job Title: Farm Manager
Contact Email address: s.r.j.koops@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Mitch Rauschenbach
Alternative Contact Job Title: Field Foreperson
Alternative Contact Email address: m.rauschenbach@reading.ac.uk
Interviews will be held: Tuesday 9th December 2025
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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