Farm Manager (Layers)

Our client is a well established and respected poultry enterprise operating at scale with a reputation for quality, compliance, and fair management. With over 650,000 birds, a strong on site team, and long serving staff, the business prides itself on maintaining high welfare standards and a supportive working culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role within a successful and stable agricultural business.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a large scale poultry farm. Leading a team of nine on the poultry side, you will ensure smooth operations, strong performance, and full compliance with industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the team to achieve high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and compliance.
• Overseeing daily farm activities, including feed, flock health, biosecurity, and production monitoring.
• Delivering key performance indicators.
• Ensuring compliance with DEFRA, Lion Code, and audit requirements.
• Working alongside on site Technical, Admin, Packing, and Workshop teams.
• Maintaining a positive, fair, and practical working environment across the farm.

You don't need to come from a poultry background, strong livestock management experience is also relevant. What matters most is your attitude and work ethic.

I am looking for someone who is:

• Hands on, proactive, and leads by example.
• Experienced in managing people within a livestock or intensive farming environment.
• Practical, problem solving, and detail focused.
• Committed to animal welfare and compliance standards.
• A confident communicator and team leader.
• Self motivated, reliable, and able to take ownership of the role.

• Performance-related bonus based on production and efficiency KPIs.
• 5-bedroom house on site.
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays.
• Supportive and fair employer who values long term relationships and commitment.

This is a chance to join a stable, well run business where you will be trusted to get on and manage your team with autonomy and respect.

If you are a practical, motivated farm manager (or aspiring manager) looking for your next challenge, I want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact us for an informal, confidential conversation to learn more about the role.

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