Farm Manager

Job Title: Farm Manager

Salary: 50,000

Department: Agriculture
Location: Multi-Site Operations (Alford area)
Reports to: Agriculture Manager
Direct Reports: Farm Workers / Site Operatives
Overall Responsibility: Multi-SiteFarms, Animal Welfare, Operational Performance, Compliance, Staff Training & Development

Role Purpose

The Farm Manager is responsible for the effective leadership, performance, and welfare standards across multiple farms. This role ensures excellent flock management, consistent produce production, and high-quality operational practice while upholding strict confidentiality regarding company processes, sites, and production systems.

The post holder will manage staff, oversee day-to-day farming activities, maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and drive continuous improvement in biosecurity, animal welfare, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Farm Management

• Oversee daily operations across multiple farms, ensuring optimal flock health, welfare, and productivity.
• Conduct routine checks on feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions to maintain flock performance.
• Ensure collectors complete accurate daily records, including correct pallet labelling and production logs.
• Manage litter, enrichment, and environmental standards to promote welfare and behavioural needs.
• Implement and maintain high-quality farm operating procedures that support maximum production efficiency.
• Monitor production data, identify trends, and initiate corrective actions where needed.

People Management & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and supervise workers across multiple sites, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
• Develop staff capability through structured training, coaching, and on-the-job development.
• Manage rotas, task allocation, and staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews and address training needs, ensuring consistent standards of work.
• Ensure all staff follow company protocols relating to hygiene, PPE, welfare, and safe working practices.
• Reinforce confidentiality expectations and ensure all employees adhere to company privacy policies.

Flock Health, Biosecurity & Welfare

• Implement robust biosecurity protocols, including wheel-wash, foot-dip, visitor controls, and hygiene procedures.
• Conduct daily flock health checks and escalate issues such as changes in mortality, produce production, or water intake.
• Complete routine health monitoring tasks including blood sampling, swabbing, and weighing pullets.
• Work closely with the agricultural team and veterinary support to coordinate preventative and responsive flock care.
• Maintain secure, accurate, and confidential health and treatment records

Feed & Nutrition Management

• Monitor feed usage and ensure accurate forecasting and inventory control.
• Work with nutrition specialists to adjust diet plans based on flock behaviour, health, and production data.
• Ensure feed systems are maintained, functional, and free from contamination.

Regulatory Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with animal welfare, food safety, environmental, and biosecurity regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections and assurance audits, ensuring strict confidentiality.
• Prepare for and manage external audits, including:
• Regulatory bodies (e.g., DEFRA)
• Industry codes (e.g., BEIC Lion Code)
• Welfare schemes (e.g., RSPCA Assured / Freedom Food)

Facility & Equipment Management

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of buildings, plant, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinate specialised repairs with internal teams or external contractors.

Maintain secure access to sites and protect confidential information relating to layouts, systems, and processes.

• Ensure all facilities meet regulatory and internal safety standards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person