Animal Welfare Officer

Animal Welfare Officer – JMW FARMS LTD

This role is responsible for safeguarding the health and welfare of our pigs, ensuring each farm unit meets legal obligations and complies with welfare standards.

• Proactive approach to championing best practice, company legislation, and Animal Welfare standards within our business.
• Perform general health checks on stock across the units.
• Support Farm Manager / Growers on Animal Welfare Standards to improve and maintain the welfare of stock.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections according to the audit schedule, ensuring non‑conformances and follow‑up actions are closed off in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed and accurate health and welfare records.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and promote the work of the organisation.
• Provide support to the wider Technical Department.

• Animal Care/Animal Welfare Qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience handling animals.
• Knowledge of Animal Welfare standards and legislation.
• Proficient administration skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with a can‑do attitude.
• Full Clean driving licence.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Farming