Research Farm Manager

Overview

Position Title: Research Farm Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition : 40704

Research Farm Manager.

About McCain.

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Why join the McCain family.

• Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
• Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
• Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

About the role.

The Manager, Farm of the Future, will lead McCain's most innovative agricultural initiative in Great Britain (GB), serving as the driving force behind transformative and sustainable farming practices on a global stage. The primary purpose of this role is to advance agriculture by integrating cutting-edge solutions in sustainability, technology, alternative energy, autonomous machinery, and education. With responsibility for overseeing the Farm of the Future 3, the role focuses on delivering measurable improvements to greenhouse emission, soil health, water management, air quality, and biodiversity—directly influencing how farming impacts the planet.

This position exists to champion groundbreaking changes—implementing regenerative agricultural practices, harnessing digital technologies, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem among farmers, researchers, and industry partners. By embracing innovation and continuous learning, the Manager will inspire and equip teams to pioneer sustainable crop production and set new standards for environmental stewardship. Outcomes expected from this position include: optimal productivity, demonstrable reduction in farm GHG emission, increases in soil health, biodiversity and adaptation to climate change, global recognition for industry-leading agricultural innovation, and enthusiastic engagement with suppliers, customers, and employees.

For those passionate about shaping the future of agriculture, this role offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of change, blending hands-on leadership with high-level strategy. This is a chance to impact both local farming communities and the broader agri-food sector, making a lasting difference for generations to come.

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organisation. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

Accountabilities.

• Lead the commercial production of potatoes and rotation crops while implementing sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices.
• Integrate and champion the adoption of innovative technologies (e.g., autonomous farm equipment,…