Job Title: Livestock Administration Manager
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover - Potential for Longer Term) Salary: Up to £54,600 + Benefits

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Livestock Administration Manager to lead a small but vital team supporting livestock procurement operations for a busy food manufacturing business in Nelson.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that plays a key role in the UK food supply chain, offering the chance to lead day-to-day livestock admin processes and act as a key link between farmers, buyers, and factory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

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Team Leadership: Manage and support the livestock administration team to ensure smooth daily operations.

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Payment Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of livestock payments.

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Systems Management: Work with IT to maintain and improve livestock systems and data accuracy.

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Communication Hub: Be the go-to point for queries from farmers, buyers, and factory teams.

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Reporting & Analysis: Generate reports, analyse data, and support strategic livestock planning.

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Account Management: Liaise with Finance to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely deadlines.

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Forecasting Support: Monitor livestock forecasts and support operational planning.

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Cross-Department Liaison: Work closely with procurement, production and supply chain teams.

What We're Looking For:

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Proven background in administration within agriculture, food production, or supply chain.

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Strong leadership and people management skills.

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Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

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Comfortable working with internal systems and standard office software (MS Office or Google Workspace).

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Agricultural background or livestock knowledge is highly desirable.

This is a 12-month maternity cover with potential for a longer-term opportunity.
If you're passionate about agriculture and have the skills to lead a fast-paced admin function - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more