Livestock Information Ltd

We are a technology delivery partner founded in 2019, owned 85% by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and 15% by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). We are part of Defra’s Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP), which is transforming livestock traceability in England. We build and deliver new digital services to manage livestock data and improve movement information.

Our core offering is the Livestock Information Service (LIS). The LIS for sheep was deployed in March 2022, replacing the ARAMS traceability service for sheep, goat, and deer movements in England. We are developing a new LIS cattle service, planned for Summer 2026, to replace the Cattle Traceability Service (CTS) for English cattle notifications. After that, we will replace the eAML2 service for pig movement data. Our goal is to create a single digital movement service for all species in England, making livestock record management easier. We also work with our counterparts in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to ensure compatible services across UK borders.

We use data analytics, predictions, and reporting to drive innovation, productivity, trade advantages, and resilience across various livestock species. This data helps the industry respond effectively to animal diseases and supports the growth of the meat and livestock industry. We operate in the farming industry, specializing in traceability, livestock, farming, and data. Our technologies include Azure, Microsoft 365, Power BI, C#, Azure Functions, and Web Apps.

Our mission is to be an outstanding provider of livestock data. We empower government, industry, and farmers to manage disease and infection control effectively, while boosting agricultural productivity and innovation. We aim to maintain livestock traceability by capturing timely, high-quality information that benefits government, industry, and the economy.

Our vision is to establish UK livestock traceability standards through collaboration with Defra and the livestock industry. We do this by prioritizing our people and serving customers according to our values and goals. Our purpose is to use data analytics, predictions, and reporting to drive innovation across the sector. This leads to greater productivity, competitive trade advantages, and improved resilience across multiple livestock species.

Our values are:

• Transparency: We embrace honesty, build trust, communicate openly, set clear expectations, and foster feedback.
• Accountability: We are accountable to stakeholders and the industry. We are committed to delivering outcomes, taking ownership, supporting team goals, and maintaining high standards.
• Commitment: We drive change with passion and enthusiasm, deliver service, stay focused through challenges, and contribute to a positive culture.
• Team: We work kindly and cohesively, supporting each other. We prioritize collaboration, share knowledge, celebrate successes, and ensure a supportive environment where trust is central.

We have a team of 51-200 employees. We are recognized for our flexible working approach, placing 14th on the Flexa100 list with a 90% verification score. This indicates high employee satisfaction with work-life balance, benefits, and autonomy. We are a remote-first employer, offering fully remote work with flexible hours.

Our culture encourages ownership over work, projects, and development, supported by an annual learning budget. We are committed to diversity, striving to create an inclusive work environment where individuals from all backgrounds are valued. We believe diverse teams bring wider perspectives and ideas for innovation. The Livestock Information Service (LIS) was co-designed with the Traceability Design User Group (TDUG), an independent group of 25 specialists from industry, government, and academia.

We offer a fully remote and flexible working setup. You receive 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days, plus Bank Holidays and one Privilege Day.

Our benefits also include 4x your annual salary in Life Assurance, a market-leading pension scheme through Legal & General, enhanced Family Friendly Policies, and excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities. You have ²⁴⁄₇ access to an Employee Assistance Programme. We also provide an annual learning budget and foster a diverse and inclusive culture where individuals are respected and valued.