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ICBF currently employs over 100 people – and we are always growing. From IT development, infrastructure, geneticists, finance, customer support and so much more, see what opportunity awaits you with ICBF.

Current Vacancies

Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top-class team? Are you an innovative team player with the drive and dedication required to help shape the future of the Irish beef and dairy industry?

If the answer is Yes, then the HerdPlus Graduate Programme at ICBF may be the right fit for you!

Applications are now open for the 2026 HerdPlus Graduate Programme. Successful candidates will be offered an exciting opportunity to join our world leading organisation for a twelve-month period, commencing in Summer/Autumn 2026.

Our core strength at ICBF is our people and the HerdPlus Graduate Programme is a key element in expanding our high calibre talent base. ICBF employ approximately 120 people and have over 25 years of history in Ireland. We currently have over 25,000 dairy and beef farmers subscribed to HerdPlus, our comprehensive breeding information service.

What’s on offer?

We are looking for two graduates to join our hard working and innovative team in our newly opened, state of the art offices in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Throughout the programme, you will learn and develop a broad skillset in an open, supportive and collaborative environment. You will be working directly with farmers and industry experts to deliver results that will make a financial impact for our farmers and the wider agricultural sector. You will get the opportunity to work alongside a top-class team on a variety of projects across the beef and dairy sectors.

Our aim is that you will gain invaluable experience over the twelve months, which will enable you to excel in your career, along with the possibility of a long-term position within the organisation based on your performance during the programme.

Our ideal candidate must:

Be self-motivated
Be a team player
Have excellent communication skills
Have a good telephone manner
Have good computer skills
Hold a 3rd level degree in Ag. Science or equivalent
Have a keen interest in cattle breeding

If you are interested in making a difference in the Irish agricultural industry, then we would love for you to apply to this year’s Graduate Programme.

To apply, please email your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].

ICBF is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date is Monday 30th March 2026.

Salary

Competitive

For more information, visit www.icbf.com or contact us on [email protected] or 023 88220452.

ICBF: Customer Support

ICBF, through its breeding information service HerdPlus, provides a range of breeding information reports and tools for the Irish Dairy and Beef farmer.

We’ve made great progress over the last few years, with approximately 25,000 dairy and beef farmers joined up to our breeding information service. We endeavor to provide top class customer support to our current members and potential future members.

About ICBF

We at ICBF find ourselves in a unique position as we hold the national database for which all information is held on bovine animals in Ireland. Our vision in ICBF is to empower sustainable farming through collaboration and excellence in genetics and big data solutions.

ICBF are a growing organisation of approx. 100 employees split across 8 teams that cover everything from genetic evaluations and farmer support to software development and finance.

To further support our HerdPlus service, we currently have a customer support role opening in our new state-of-the-art offices in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. We are open to full time or part time applications.

The main duties will include the following:

Provide telephone, email and web support to existing HerdPlus clients.
Target and recruit new HerdPlus clients.
General administrative duties as assigned.

Our Candidate Requirements:

Excellent communication skills. Excellent telephone manner.
Good computer skills including Word and Excel would be an advantage.
Dependable and flexible, able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a fast paced environment.
Self-motivated.

An interest in agriculture is an advantage but not essential. Full training will be provided to get the successful applicant up to speed.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the above position, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why you think you are suitable for the role by emailing [email protected]

ICBF is an equal opportunities employer.