Area Manager - Broilers

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Location:

Ashbourne  Department:  Agriculture - GB Broilers
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Are you passionate about broiler production, building strong relationships, and driving farm performance?
We're looking for an experienced and motivated  Area Manager  to support and develop a network of contract broiler growing farms across Great Britain. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your industry expertise with your people skills to make a real impact on farm performance, animal welfare, and grower engagement.  About the Role
As an Area Manager, you'll work closely with our contract growers to build trusted partnerships, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across the farms within your area.
You'll be a visible and approachable leader, helping growers achieve their goals while ensuring compliance with the highest welfare, biosecurity, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Grower Relationships & Engagement Build strong, professional relationships with contract growers Understand growers' challenges, ambitions, and business needs Foster a positive and collaborative partnership approach Manage difficult conversations confidently and constructively Support growers in achieving outstanding results Driving Farm Performance Monitor flock and farm performance against agreed targets Identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions Develop and support farm improvement plans Promote best practice and continuous learning Welfare, Compliance & Standards Ensure farms meet welfare, biosecurity, and company requirements Conduct regular farm visits and audits Maintain accurate records and documentation Proactively address risks and performance concerns Teamwork & Collaboration Work closely with growers and internal stakeholders Encourage knowledge sharing and best practice adoption Support cross-functional teamwork to resolve challenges and achieve business objectives Communication & Problem Solving Deliver clear and professional communication Build trust through listening and understanding different perspectives Take a practical and solutions-focused approach to challenges Influence and support others to achieve positive outcomes What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience Extensive practical experience in broiler growing Strong industry knowledge and understanding of broiler production Excellent relationship-building skills Confident communicator with experience handling challenging situations Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to influence and positively challenge others Professional, accountable, and results-driven approach Full UK Driving Licence Willingness to travel extensively across Great Britain, including overnight stays  Qualifications Good standard of education  What Success Looks Like Excellent working relationships with contract growers High standards of welfare, biosecurity, and compliance Strong collaboration across teams Effective resolution of issues and delivery on commitments Consistent demonstration of company values
Our Values
At Pilgrim's, our values are at the heart of everything we do:  Availability
- Open, responsive, and ready for new challenges  Humility
- Respecting and valuing the views of others  Discipline
- Delivering on commitments and maintaining high standards  Sincerity
- Acting with honesty, integrity, and respect  Simplicity
- Focusing on what matters most  Ownership
- Taking responsibility and driving results  Determination
- Working together to achieve success  Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting our growers, improving farm performance, and contributing to the success of one of the UK's leading food businesses.
Ready for your next challenge? Apply today and help shape the future of GB Broiler production!