Agri-Sustainability Assistant

Dovecote Park Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Staff shop

Cycle to Work scheme

Shuttle bus

Job summary

Dovecote Park Ltd in Stapleton near Pontefract seeks an Agri-Sustainability Assistant to coordinate carbon auditing and data reporting across farming operations, ensuring accurate records and compliance.

You will engage with farmers, manage sustainability data, support emissions reporting, and liaise with industry partners while traveling to farms as required. The role offers a permanent contract and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist with carbon auditing across farming operations.
• Collect, manage and report sustainability data from farmers and suppliers, maintaining audit-ready records.
• Support data preparation for SBTi target tracking, FLAG emissions reporting and other business reporting needs.
• Respond to customer sustainability queries and requirements.
• Spend time on farm gathering sustainability information directly from producers.
• Build and maintain relationships with producers across the supply chain.
• Support the delivery of Agri sustainability projects, farmer programmes, workshops and events.
• Identify and document on-farm good practice for case studies and communications.
• Engage with industry bodies and external stakeholders to identify new sustainability opportunities.
• Prepare briefing notes, progress summaries and meeting packs for technical and senior audiences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data collection tools and processes.

Skills

Data handling

Communication

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in agriculture/environmental science/sustainability

Tools

Excel

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Agri-Sustainability Assistant

Reference: OCT20263610

Expiry date: 10:11, Fri, 27th Nov 2026

Location: Stapleton, Nr Pontefract

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Free onsite parking, Onsite gym, Subsidised canteen, Staff shop, Cycle to work scheme, Shuttle bus

Role:Agri-Sustainability Assistant
Salary:Competitive
Contract:Permanent
Location:Stapleton, WF8 3DD, UK travel required
Shift Available:Monday to Friday 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:30pm (Flexibility Required)

Who are we?

We are a family business established in Yorkshire in 1997 based in Darrington just outside of Skellinthorpe with a reputation for exceptional product, innovation, and industry-leading animal welfare standards. Our facilities combine traditional British butchery techniques with some of the best technological prowess in the food sector.

A committed team of over 1000 staff oversee the whole process from procuring the best possible livestock from our carefully picked group of farms, through butchery, retail packaging, and despatch before it finally arrives on the supermarket shelf or as part of the restaurant dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Data, carbon auditing and compliance

• Conduct and assist with carbon auditing across farming operations.
• Collect, manage and report sustainability data from farmers and suppliers, maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
• Support data preparation for SBTi target tracking, FLAG emissions reporting and other business reporting needs.
• Respond to customer sustainability queries and requirements.

On-farm engagement and project delivery

• Spend time on farm gathering sustainability information directly from producers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with producers across the supply chain.
• Support the delivery of Agri sustainability projects, farmer programmes, workshops and events.
• Identify and document on-farm good practice for case studies and communications.

Stakeholder liaison and reporting

• Engage with industry bodies and external stakeholders to identify new sustainability opportunities.
• Prepare briefing notes, progress summaries and meeting packs for technical and senior audiences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data collection tools and processes.

The Candidate:

• Degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability or a related field
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication, with confidence working with farmers and senior colleagues.
• Strong data handling skills, with Excel essential.
• Enthusiastic, confident, professional and articulate.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Willingness to travel regularly to farms, with a full driving licence essential

The Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Discounted staff shop
• Subsidised canteen
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dovecote Rewards scheme where you’ll find discounts at over a 1000 Retailers.