Livestock Manager - Belfast (just off motorway network) - £40,000 + Relocation Support


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£40,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Belfast, BT1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Livestock Manager

The Job:

We are recruiting a Livestock Manager (Stud Farm Manager) to lead operations at a modern, high tech livestock facility. You will have overall responsibility for site performance, livestock management and team leadership, ensuring output and production targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

- Full oversight of stud farm operations

- Driving output and performance targets

- Managing livestock health, nutrition and welfare to maximise production

- Leading a structured team: Direct management of 2 Team Leaders , Indirect leadership of approximately 16 additional team members

- Performance management, staff development and workforce planning

- Maintaining accurate data recording and using insights to drive improvement

- Working closely with the Vet and laboratory team to optimise production

- Ensuring high standards of biosecurity, health & safety and animal welfare

The Company:

Our client operates a modern stud and collection facility serving markets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. Significant investment has been made into SMART farming systems, advanced animal monitoring technology and laboratory capabilities, creating a highly systemised, performance driven environment.

The Candidate:

- Strong livestock experience (dairy, beef, sheep, poultry or similar)

- Experience managing people (e.g. Assistant Farm Manager ready to step up)

- Motivated by performance and output targets

- Strong data recording and systems capability

- Organised, structured and commercially aware

- Full clean driving licence

- Experience working within robotics or modern dairy systems

- Comfortable working in a highly systemised, technology driven environment

- Experience in performance led agricultural businesses

The Package:

- Salary £40,000 flexible for exceptional candidates

- Relocation support may be considered if required, though preference is for local candidates

- Significant leadership responsibility

- Opportunity to run a high-performing site within a progressive agricultural business

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

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With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.

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