Agriculture Governance & Assurance Manager

Young's Seafood; Malton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking an Agriculture Governance & Assurance Manager to drive assurance and certification processes across its farms. The ideal candidate will have a background in agriculture, strong organizational skills, and experience in compliance and auditing. This role involves working with various stakeholders and ensuring that farms meet high standards of animal welfare and compliance.

Benefits

Life assurance scheme

Free onsite parking

30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Access to employee discounts portal

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock, preferably pigs.
• Strong understanding of UK farming legislation and animal welfare requirements.
• Experience with farm audits and assurance schemes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee farm assurance and compliance programmes.
• Plan and coordinate farm audits.
• Manage certification and compliance data systems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-motivated

IT Competence

Education

Background in Agriculture or Animal Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance Platforms

Job description

Agriculture Governance & Assurance Manager

The Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in agriculture and compliance? Sofina Foods is seeking an Agriculture Assurance & Governance Manager to drive the assurance and certification programme across our Brydock farms and associated supply groups.

This role is critical in ensuring our supplying farms meet the highest standards of animal welfare, legal compliance, and customer expectations. You'll lead audit coordination, manage certification data, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement of standards across farm operations.

You'll need excellent organisational and communication skills, and be comfortable working independently and as part of cross-functional teams. Travel is required, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

The Ideal Candidate

• A background in Agriculture, Animal Science, or relevant industry experience
• Experience with livestock, preferably pigs but not essential.
• Experience with farm audits, assurance schemes, and compliance platforms
• Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, work to deadlines and clear communication
• Self-motivated, Confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• A solid understanding of UK farming legislation, animal welfare requirements, and certification processes
• A strong focus on animal welfare and maintaining high standards.
• IT competent, including Microsoft Office.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access to the Sofina employee discounts portal

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the farm assurance and compliance programme across designated supply groups
• Plan and coordinate farm audits and support audit visits as required.
• Manage certification and compliance data systems (e.g., Authenticate, Foods Connected, EMB, M&S Select Farm portal)
• Maintain relationships with certification bodies, managing contracts and costs
• Collaborate across departments (Procurement, Technical, Breeding, Finishing, Commercial) to align assurance with business needs
• Support new farm certification and onboarding processes
• Provide farm visits, training, and coaching to promote compliance and welfare best practices
• Keep farm standards and policies up to date with evolving regulations and customer requirements
• Liaise with customers, vets, government bodies, and independent producers to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain

Summary

Step Into a Key Management Role in Agricultural Compliance. Drive Standards, Shape Strategy, and Lead Real Change Across Our Farm Network

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.