27 Animal Husbandry jobs in the United Kingdom

Animal Welfare Officer

Location: Sandycroft, Flintshire

Hours: 08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that's eager to join a prestigious employer within the FMCG sector.

Sandycroft is one of the largest sites within 2 Sisters, processing, cutting and packing poultry. An accredited supplier to the UK's largest supermarkets, this site also provides wholesale products to the likes of KFC and Nando's. With fast-paced production and high-quality expectations, our site brings out the best in people with fresh challenges every day.

About the Role

As an Animal Welfare Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare compliance within a busy food manufacturing setting. You will oversee welfare operations, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and industry standards such as those set by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and British Retail Consortium (BRC). This role is critical in maintaining a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and animal welfare excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of Welfare Officers to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain working practices and procedures aligned with Council Regulations and UK statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of welfare checks, incidents, and corrective actions using both written and computerised systems.
• Prepare and present regular KPI reports; collaborate with site teams, AWOs, and compliance heads to address welfare issues.
• Participate in internal and external audits and investigate welfare incidents, implementing corrective and preventative measures.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a background in animal welfare and potentially a willingness to step up into a leadership role for the AWO team. You will have a pragmatic approach to balancing welfare compliance with operational realities and with proven experience in animal welfare within slaughterhouses or related environments.

Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of animal welfare legislation, auditing standards, HACCP, and food safety procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of slaughtering processes, poultry welfare or Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) regulations is highly advantageous.
• Problem-solving skills with a focus on compliance enforcement and continuous improvement.

The role is based at our site UK Poultry site in Sandycroft where a typical working day will be 08:00 - 16:30 with occasional need for flexibility.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme with Legal & General or NEST pension
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to membership of L&G pension
• Company sick pay - after qualifying period
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Wisdom wellbeing app
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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• Degree in a related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, QTS)
• Experience teaching in Further or Higher Education

• Degree in a related subject
• Extensive experience working with a variety of animals
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification

• Salary of £27, 0 – £3 500 per annum  (£ ,300- 0,000 pro rata)
• Enrolment to teachers pension with a massive 28.68% employer contribution
• Training and development – for those coming into the role from industry the college will fund and support you with gaining a teaching qualification.

• Degree in a related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, QTS)
• Experience teaching in Further or Higher Education

• Degree in a related subject
• Extensive experience working with a variety of animals
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification

• Salary of £27, 0 – £3 500 per annum  (£ ,300- 0,000 pro rata)
• Enrolment to teachers pension with a massive 28.68% employer contribution
• Training and development – for those coming into the role from industry the college will fund and support you with gaining a teaching qualification.

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with local employers in animal welfare and veterinary sectors to source high-quality placements.
• Locate and align T‑Level placement opportunities that closely match students’ course requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive health & safety assessments at placement sites, ensuring compliance and suitability.
• Proactively drive engagement with employers—cold calling, networking, and forging new partnership pathways.
• Liaise with college curriculum teams and employers to ensure placement content meets academic standards and enriches student learning.

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer service—confident and proactive in relationship building.
• Clean driving licence and reliable transport.
• Excellent communicator and organiser, capable of handling multiple stakeholder relationships.

• Familiarity with T‑Levels (especially in animal welfare or veterinary pathways).
• Health & safety awareness or previous experience conducting workplace reviews.
• Knowledge of animal welfare/veterinary industry norms and standards.

• Attractive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous pension package with a 20% employer contribution through local government.
• Competitive salary between £24,378–£26,601, a gned with roles in further education recruitment.
• Professional development opportunities in the T‑Level and further education landscape.
• A supportive, student-centred workplace committed to delivering quality placements in animal care and vet settings.

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with local employers in animal welfare and veterinary sectors to source high-quality placements.
• Locate and align T‑Level placement opportunities that closely match students’ course requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive health & safety assessments at placement sites, ensuring compliance and suitability.
• Proactively drive engagement with employers—cold calling, networking, and forging new partnership pathways.
• Liaise with college curriculum teams and employers to ensure placement content meets academic standards and enriches student learning.

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer service—confident and proactive in relationship building.
• Clean driving licence and reliable transport.
• Excellent communicator and organiser, capable of handling multiple stakeholder relationships.

• Familiarity with T‑Levels (especially in animal welfare or veterinary pathways).
• Health & safety awareness or previous experience conducting workplace reviews.
• Knowledge of animal welfare/veterinary industry norms and standards.

• Attractive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous pension package with a 20% employer contribution through local government.
• Competitive salary between £24,378–£26,601, a gned with roles in further education recruitment.
• Professional development opportunities in the T‑Level and further education landscape.
• A supportive, student-centred workplace committed to delivering quality placements in animal care and vet settings.

Farm Management Consultant Job in Perth, Scotland

Currently recruiting for a Farm Management Consultant job with a leading rural consultancy, based from their office in Perth, Scotland. The role is best suited to candidates with both strong practice experience and consultancy experience within farm management. Offering a salary of up to 50,000 plus benefits.

A leading rural consultancy operating across the UK, this firm specialises in providing professional advice to landowners, farmers, and estate managers. With expertise in farm management, they support clients in maximising the performance and sustainability of agricultural businesses. Their services cover everything from strategic business planning and budgeting to compliance, grant applications, and succession planning. Drawing on deep local knowledge and decades of experience, they deliver tailored solutions that balance commercial goals with long-term land stewardship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing Contract Farming Agreements and advising on farm business structures
• Providing financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management advice
• Conducting farm assessments and developing strategies to improve profitability
• Advising on crop rotation, livestock management, and sustainable farming practices
• Implementing agri-environment schemes and sourcing grant funding
• Supporting business development and client acquisition
• Assisting with adoption of agricultural technology
• Monitoring farming regulations, trends, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with farm management consultancy and managing farming agreements
• Strong understanding of modern farming processes, technology, and techniques
• Strong communication skills and ideally business development experience
• Full UK Driving Licence and car
• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant subject, but not essential.

What you get back

• Salary of up to 50,000 depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave + birthday off
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Flexible working
• Life insurance
• Professional subscriptions
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• Social events throughout the year.

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of UK agriculture?

A unique opportunity has opened up for an experienced Farm Management Consultant to join a forward-thinking team tackling a diverse range of rural and land-based projects. With a portfolio that spans the full spectrum of rural consultancy, this role offers challenge, variety, and room to grow.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to help farming businesses thrive. You'll work directly with farm owners and operators, offering strategic advice on everything from contract farming to environmental schemes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising on contract farming agreements and business strategy
• Delivering tailored financial planning and cost control
• Assessing farm performance and recommending improvements
• Guiding crop rotations, livestock systems, and environmental compliance
• Applying for grants and managing agri-environment schemes
• Supporting new business development and innovation adoption
• Staying ahead of regulatory changes and market trend

What You'll Bring

• Familiarity with contract farming arrangements
• Prior experience in agriculture
• A practical, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills and client focus
• Relevant degree preferred but not essential

Why Apply?

• Clear career development and progression
• Flexible working from day one
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and cross-sector experience
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access and mental health services
• Extra perks like birthday leave, volunteer days, and staff events

Where You'll Be Based

The role is based in Perth, the companies Head Quarters since the 1960s. This office has the largest team across all our locations, with specialists in Rural Land Management, Estate Agency, Architecture, Forestry, and Utilities. The companeis in-house Accounts Department, which provides financial services for clients and the business itself, is also based here.

Flexible and hybrid working is also supported, if required.

If you're ready to use your expertise to drive real change in the rural sector, this is your next move.

Want to know more? Get in touch by calling me, Hannah on (phone number removed), email me on (url removed) or look me up on LinkedIn and message me there.

I appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just send whatever you have.

Farm Management Consultant Job in Perth, Scotland

Currently recruiting for a Farm Management Consultant job with a leading rural consultancy, based from their office in Perth, Scotland. The role is best suited to candidates with both strong practice experience and consultancy experience within farm management. Offering a salary of up to 50,000 plus benefits.

A leading rural consultancy operating across the UK, this firm specialises in providing professional advice to landowners, farmers, and estate managers. With expertise in farm management, they support clients in maximising the performance and sustainability of agricultural businesses. Their services cover everything from strategic business planning and budgeting to compliance, grant applications, and succession planning. Drawing on deep local knowledge and decades of experience, they deliver tailored solutions that balance commercial goals with long-term land stewardship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing Contract Farming Agreements and advising on farm business structures
• Providing financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and risk management advice
• Conducting farm assessments and developing strategies to improve profitability
• Advising on crop rotation, livestock management, and sustainable farming practices
• Implementing agri-environment schemes and sourcing grant funding
• Supporting business development and client acquisition
• Assisting with adoption of agricultural technology
• Monitoring farming regulations, trends, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with farm management consultancy and managing farming agreements
• Strong understanding of modern farming processes, technology, and techniques
• Strong communication skills and ideally business development experience
• Full UK Driving Licence and car
• Ideally degree qualified in a relevant subject, but not essential.

What you get back

• Salary of up to 50,000 depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave + birthday off
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Flexible working
• Life insurance
• Professional subscriptions
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• Social events throughout the year.

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of UK agriculture?

A unique opportunity has opened up for an experienced Farm Management Consultant to join a forward-thinking team tackling a diverse range of rural and land-based projects. With a portfolio that spans the full spectrum of rural consultancy, this role offers challenge, variety, and room to grow.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to help farming businesses thrive. You'll work directly with farm owners and operators, offering strategic advice on everything from contract farming to environmental schemes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising on contract farming agreements and business strategy
• Delivering tailored financial planning and cost control
• Assessing farm performance and recommending improvements
• Guiding crop rotations, livestock systems, and environmental compliance
• Applying for grants and managing agri-environment schemes
• Supporting new business development and innovation adoption
• Staying ahead of regulatory changes and market trend

What You'll Bring

• Familiarity with contract farming arrangements
• Prior experience in agriculture
• A practical, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills and client focus
• Relevant degree preferred but not essential

Why Apply?

• Clear career development and progression
• Flexible working from day one
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and cross-sector experience
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access and mental health services
• Extra perks like birthday leave, volunteer days, and staff events

Where You'll Be Based

The role is based in Perth, the companies Head Quarters since the 1960s. This office has the largest team across all our locations, with specialists in Rural Land Management, Estate Agency, Architecture, Forestry, and Utilities. The companeis in-house Accounts Department, which provides financial services for clients and the business itself, is also based here.

Flexible and hybrid working is also supported, if required.

If you're ready to use your expertise to drive real change in the rural sector, this is your next move.

Want to know more? Get in touch by calling me, Hannah on (phone number removed), email me on (url removed) or look me up on LinkedIn and message me there.

I appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just send whatever you have.