459 Agriculture jobs in the United Kingdom

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Agriculture to join our land-based team on a full time, permanent basis.

Agriculture students at Moulton College make use of an extensive range of practical resources as an important part of their course. These include nearly 500 hectares of commercially farmed estate on a range of soil types. Our team is going from strength to strength with consistent growth in student numbers year on year. With a clear focus on student experience and a commitment to high professional standards this is a team that is going places.

The arable enterprise includes a variety of crops including wheat, oats, oilseed rape and grass. With sheep and beef livestock enterprises, the College also has an extensive range of agricultural machinery and specialist workshops for machinery maintenance.

Interviews for this role will be taking place week commencing 3 November 2025.

Duties will include the teaching and training of students and other client groups to quality standards set by the college, tutoring and management of one or more courses or groups of students, along with development of agricultural courses. Further requirements of this role will be to participate in internal verification, auditing and other quality monitoring processes to ensure learners, customers and clients receive exemplary service.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Ideally you will have experience and sound knowledge of arable, livestock and farm machinery. You should be educated to HNC level or have equivalent vocational experience within an agricultural discipline. You will have a genuine passion for farming and the latest developments in the sector. You may also hold a range of additional qualifications such as NPTC in Tractor Proficiency, PA certificates or safe telehandler operation certificates. You will also hold or be prepared to work towards and achieve a Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Certificate in Education), have obtained a minimum of grade C or equivalent in GCSE English & Maths, and are committed to, and have evidence of CPD.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 44 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
• A maximum of 5 College closure days **
• Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan *
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme *
• Eye care vouchers*
• Online payslips

(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to ; these are located on the College website at ; Alternatively email to request an application pack.

CV's will not be considered.

Agriculture Manager

£45,000 to £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)

Manchester City Centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at ).

We're looking for an Agriculture Manager to join our Farming and Fisheries team. We'll look to you to ensure the responsible sourcing of products in line with our agriculture strategy with a particular focus on pigs, poultry and eggs. You'll build strong relationships with farmers and suppliers that we partner with, travelling across the UK to meet them and being a representative of our Co-op. As an Agriculture Manager, you'll support and coordinate projects to make sure our sourcing standards are met and help us deliver against our sustainability targets.

What you'll do

• Focus on pig, poultry and eggs while also supporting other areas in the team.
• Work collaboratively with our farming supply chain, engaging with farmers and suppliers across our categories
• Make sure Co-op sourcing standards are met across health, welfare, and environment
• Help to deliver Co-op's sustainability strategies by working on a range of projects and collaborating with both internal and external teams
• Manage a range of queries from customers and members relating to farming and provide updates around Co-op's sustainability and welfare initiatives
• Collect and report data on our performance against public targets and external reporting requirements
• Support in the development of Farming and Fisheries sustainability policies
• Collaborate with the Senior Agriculture Manager to plan, organise, and complete strategies and actively contribute to the team's overall goals

This role would suit people who have

• A background in agriculture or sustainability
• An appreciation for agriculture and their supply chains
• Previously worked with farmers, growers, or in a produce business
• Good technical knowledge and understanding of primary productions across protein and produce, UK policy and impacts of climate change on the sector
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical subject matter to a non-technical audience

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app – giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Farm Consultant - Rural Advisory Services

Location: Lincolnshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading national rural consultancy, is seeking a Farm Consultant to join their established team in Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by advising on a diverse portfolio of farms and rural estates.

Position Overview

You will join a highly regarded farming team, providing strategic business and management advice to clients across the East Midlands. This role is key to helping landowners manage and improve their land, contributing directly to the success of their agricultural businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract farming agreements.
• Conduct financial monitoring and analysis.
• Prepare environmental scheme applications.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Advise on farm diversification projects.
• Develop new and existing client relationships.
• Advise on government legislation compliance.
• Prepare detailed internal and external reports.

Requirements

• A degree in an agricultural subject.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with good numeracy.
• Proficient with IT, including MS Office.
• A keen interest in farming systems.
• Practical farming experience is beneficial.

Benefits

• Join a leading team in the local farming community.
• Gain experience with a varied and impressive client base.
• Clear career development path in Farm Management Consultancy.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next steps in your career and discuss the opportunity further then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Miranda Webster at Feel free to reach out to Miranda directly for more information about the role or other opportunities.

We are looking for Image Annotation Analyst having background in Agriculture from United Kingdom. If you are interested and reside in United Kingdom, kindly apply to the post on urgent basis as we are anticipating the project to get started this week.

Please find the details below: -

• Project Name: Image Annotation Analyst- Agriculture
• Hourly Rate: $10 per hour
• Required Hours: 5-6 hours per day (flexible hours)
• Project Start Date: This week
• Location: United Kingdom
• Language: local
• Required Education: Agriculture or agriculture related streams like horticulture , food science etc.

We are looking for an Annotation Analyst to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for annotating agriculture dataset, identifying crop type and stages, ensuring the quality, consistency, and accuracy of datasets. Raters are required to interpretate crop types, annotation, and identifying the stages.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in agriculture
• Experience in agricultural field studies and data annotation.
• Knowledge of crop classification, phenology (growth stages), and field boundary identification.
• Prior work with street view imagery of agricultural datasets.

Farm Consultant - Rural Advisory Services

Location: Lincolnshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading national rural consultancy, is seeking a Farm Consultant to join their established team in Lincolnshire. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by advising on a diverse portfolio of farms and rural estates.

Position Overview

You will join a highly regarded farming team, providing strategic business and management advice to clients across the East Midlands. This role is key to helping landowners manage and improve their land, contributing directly to the success of their agricultural businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract farming agreements.
• Conduct financial monitoring and analysis.
• Prepare environmental scheme applications.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Advise on farm diversification projects.
• Develop new and existing client relationships.
• Advise on government legislation compliance.
• Prepare detailed internal and external reports.

Requirements

• A degree in an agricultural subject.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with good numeracy.
• Proficient with IT, including MS Office.
• A keen interest in farming systems.
• Practical farming experience is beneficial.

Benefits

• Join a leading team in the local farming community.
• Gain experience with a varied and impressive client base.
• Clear career development path in Farm Management Consultancy.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next steps in your career and discuss the opportunity further then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Miranda Webster at Feel free to reach out to Miranda directly for more information about the role or other opportunities.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ADVISER

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Reference number:

Location: London or East Kilbride

Total Package: £62,500 (London) £57,500 (East Kilbride) with regular travel to overseas locations

Contract: Permanent and full time. You’ll be required to work in line with FCDO policies on hybrid working, which involves a minimum of 60% in the office.

We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.

Your role with us

Join us as a Food and Agriculture Adviser and you’ll provide flexible, evidence-based advice that helps to inform and develop the FCDO and UK Government’s policy positions. Working on the costing and delivery of our programmes, and with a strong focus on food security and sustainable, inclusive growth, you’ll strengthen the breadth and depth of international food and agriculture work, operating at regional and country level in a range of different contexts, including in Fragile and Conflict Affected States (FCAS). Building markets and trading opportunities, reducing humanitarian need, addressing conflict and migration, delivering the climate agenda and protecting natural resources – you’ll focus on all these areas in this challenging and highly rewarding role.

Your exact responsibilities will depend on the specific requirements of the team you join, but typically you’ll provide strong leadership on food, agriculture and livelihood issues, and guide strategic, programmatic and delivery choices designed to maximise our global impact. Using seminars and meetings to champion learning and the use of evidence, we’ll also expect you to foster collaboration on food, agriculture and related areas between policy teams, research teams, regional and country-based teams, and to work on maximising cohesion by taking an inclusive approach to everyone who works in the wider network.

Who we’re looking for

With a track record of delivering expert level outcomes, we’ll expect you to have strong capabilities in the Food and Agriculture Technical Competency Framework across at least 4 of the 5 standard technical competencies, and possess plenty of practical international experience. A proactive self-starter with the skills to manage uncertainty while working at pace, you should also be capable of prioritising multiple demands and producing timely, quality work with focus and enthusiasm.

Ready to communicate your purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm, you’ll be a persuasive influencer and negotiator, and your strong analytical skills will allow you to digest and process information from multiple sources to establish or inform advice and decision making. In addition, your excellent interpersonal skills will see you collaborating and working effectively as a key member of  a diverse team, and engaging confidently with other teams and departments in the FCDO, across the UK Government and with our external partners. 

You must be a British citizen at the time of your application, and you’ll be required to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that obtaining DV clearance can take approximately three months depending on your individual circumstances. For more information about this process, click here .

We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21^st century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.

Use your talent and experience to shape our nation’s future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.