Hybrid Herd Health and Performance Analyst

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About the role

  • Extract, process, and analyse herd health data from multiple sources (milk recording, robotics, herd management software)
  • Produce actionable farm reports that communicate key KPIs and measurable progress for AHV Health Plans
  • Guide farmers on the value and importance of accurate and regular data recording and work with AHV Consultants
  • Support AHV Consultants in using data commercially to guide farm decisions and demonstrate ROI
  • Identify risks and opportunities by spotting early warning signs of herd health decline or retention risks
  • Streamline communication and data flow between farm, AHV Consultants, and farm support teams
  • Maintain and enhance data quality standards across all sources and outputs
  • Research and apply external industry best practice and seek new tools to improve data collection and value
  • Utilise and develop benchmarking tools to compare farm performance and identify trends
  • Build clear progress stories showing long-term impact and ROI of AHV Health Plans
  • Support the Herd Health & Longevity Manager with insights, strategy development, and high-priority projects
  • Strengthen AHV’s industry credibility by providing herd insights to vets, advisors, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Marketing to supply data-driven success stories, trends, and benchmarks
  • Contribute to research trials including design, execution, and analysis
  • Represent AHV externally at industry events, conferences, and shows when required
  • Maintain relationships with data providers and partners to ensure smooth data access
  • Manage multiple priorities effectively, delivering high-quality work on agreed timelines
  • Work closely with the Herd Health & Longevity Manager and Data Analysis & Research Team

Requirements

  • Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of dairy herd management, key KPIs, and modern farming systems
  • Excellent data analysis skills — Excel essential; Python, R, or similar advantageous
  • Confident communicator, able to explain complex data clearly to farmers and colleagues
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple teams
  • Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland as required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of 25-30k (depending on experience)
  • Company vehicle with fuel card
  • Company phone and laptop
  • Pension scheme
  • Health scheme
  • Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home or offices when not in the field (travel expected)
  • Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
  • 20 days paid annual leave plus statutory/public holidays

Job title

Herd Health and Performance Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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