UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Location Madingley Hall is part of the Institute of Continuing Education in the University of Cambridge, Built in the 16th century, this elegant country house has 16 well-equipped meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a professional kitchen, licensed bar, coffee shop, Lodge House available as rentable short-stay accommodation and is set in 8-acres of grounds including superb Capability Brown designed gardens. The Role The ideal candidate will be well-organised with excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to work accurately and efficiently without close supervision and have good interpersonal skills to be able to deal effectively with a wide range of people. You will ideally have experience of admissions or customer enquiries in a Higher Education environment, and previous experience of working with CamSIS or Salesforce would be beneficial. The role-holders will assist in the administration of student enquiries and admissions, for all PACE Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at PACE and for MSt courses across the University. They play an important role as the 'public face' of PACE providing an efficient and informative enrolments and admissions service to prospective, new and returning students. Student applications are received via the University's student records systems and training will be provided where necessary. Benefits 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays Defined benefits pension schemes Flexible working options Support for health & mental wellbeing Discounts on shopping Rental deposit scheme Public transport season ticket loans Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 18 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Antony Bounds Questions about the application process may be directed to: . The closing date for applications is 4th October 2026 Interviews will take place on 26th October 2026 Please quote reference EA50469 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Dairy Herdsperson (Fixed Term) Department/location Estates Division (Business Services) Salary £27,319 - £31,236 Reference XM50989 Category Assistant staff Closing date 22 September 2026 The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced and dedicated Dairy Herdsperson to join the team at the Cambridge University Farm (CUF). CUF operates as a commercial farm while providing an exemplar teaching facility for the Vet School, supporting clinical teaching and maintaining high welfare and compliance standards. The livestock enterprise includes a high-yielding dairy herd of approximately 220 milking cows producing around 2 million litres of milk per year, alongside a 250-head sheep flock. About the role As a key member of the dairy team, you will contribute to the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the dairy herd. Working closely with the Dairy Farm Manager, you will support long-term herd planning, daily herd management, robotic milking operations, breeding and youngstock care. The role also supports the teaching needs of the Vet School, ensuring animals are available for clinical teaching as required. This is a practical role requiring strong practical skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently. You will participate in an alternate weekend rota and a one-in-four on-call rota for robotic milking systems and night checks. Key responsibilities - Dairy herd management, including planning breeding programmes, monitoring milk production and ensuring accurate record keeping. - Oversight of robotic milking systems, including preventative and corrective maintenance and ensuring cows are milked at appropriate frequencies. - Monitoring animal health and welfare, identifying issues such as mastitis, lameness and metabolic conditions, and liaising with Vets as required. - Artificial insemination, including identifying bulling, handling straws correctly and maintaining breeding records. - Calving and calf rearing, recognising signs of calving, assisting safely, managing colostrum, rearing calves and carrying out disbudding and castration. - Feeding operations, including feeding 240 dairy cows and 200 youngstock, adjusting feed mixes and operating feeding equipment. - Dry cow management, including dietary monitoring and drying off cows in line with herd policy. - Ensuring compliance with assurance schemes and regulatory bodies such as DEFRA, the RPA and the Environment Agency, and maintaining a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors. About you - Extensive practical experience in modern dairy herd management, ideally within a high-yielding herd environment. - Strong knowledge of modern farming methods and agricultural machinery. - Understanding of regulatory bodies such as DEFRA, the RPA and the Environment Agency. - Good communication skills, particularly when working with Vets and students. - Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. - Good IT skills and accurate record keeping capability. - S/NVQ Level 3 in Livestock Production (Dairy) or equivalent experience. - A full, clean UK driving licence. Please be aware that a Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role (a full EU Driving Licence is acceptable on appointment, but the successful applicant must transfer to a UK Licence prior to confirming a start date). Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with industry developments. We offer: - Accommodation is provided on site due to the requirements of the role. - Relocation Package is available. - Standby Payment Allowance for being part of the standby rota, including weekends, for our robotic milking system alarms. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.