Calf Rearer

University of Reading - Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR)

Location:	Reading
Salary:	£31,236 to £35,608 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	27th October 2025
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.