Agriculture Manager

M&S; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an Agriculture Manager to drive its agricultural strategy focused on sustainable sourcing and support for British farming. This role requires a strong background in agriculture, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will help shape the future of food, ensuring quality and sustainable practices while delivering innovative solutions within the food sector.

Benefits

20% colleague discount on all products

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

One paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Formal agricultural qualification (HND Agriculture as a minimum) required.
• Experience in livestock production essential.
• Track record of delivering projects with pace.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain production standards for agricultural protein raw materials.
• Deliver agricultural innovation and supply chain development.
• Provide technical direction on raw material sourcing.

Skills

Communication and influencing

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Empathy for agricultural producers

Education

HND Agriculture

Job description

Job Description

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As Agriculture Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the agricultural strategy for M&S Food, at a time when we are doubling down on our commitment to British farming and sustainable food production. You'll be at the forefront of our "Plan A for Farming", supporting our ambition to source 100% British across key products, invest in sustainable farming and innovation, and help deliver on our commitment that, by 2030, all M&S British products will come from farms using regenerative practices. You'll work closely with our farming supply base, government regulators, NGOs, and industry groups to protect and enhance the M&S brand, and you'll be part of a team that is not only shaping the future of food at M&S, but also supporting calls for a national food security strategy to ensure a resilient, sustainable food system for generations to come. This is a role for someone who thrives on innovation, is passionate about sustainable sourcing, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the food industry. You'll be joining a close-knit, expert team that values collaboration, learning, and supporting each other. If you're ready to lead on agricultural innovation, drive category growth, and help shape the future of food at M&S, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

What You'll Do

• Set and maintain production standards for agriculture protein raw materials, ensuring safe and legal procurement across the M&S Food Group.
• Deliver agricultural innovation and supply chain development, ensuring all activities align with M&S brand values and create meaningful points of difference.
• Provide technical direction on raw material sourcing, collaborating with commercial and technical teams to drive category growth and uphold standards.
• Advise the business on supply security issues, coordinate contingency and crisis responses, and recommend and deliver Agriculture Plan A Commitments.
• Collaborate with PR and Marketing to communicate M&S's approach to sustainable sourcing, building a trusted and brand-enhancing profile with our supply network and the wider agricultural community.

Who You Are

• You’ll have a formal agricultural qualification (HND Agriculture as a minimum) and hands‑on experience in livestock production, giving you a strong foundation to thrive in this role.
• You will bring a track record of delivering projects with pace, always ready to act as a solution provider in a fast‑moving environment.
• Communicating, influencing, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders—whether suppliers, farmers, or industry bodies—comes naturally to you.
• Empathy for agricultural producers and a genuine understanding of agricultural production, customer needs, and brand values will set you apart and help you build trusted relationships.
• You’ll provide valuable insight into the raw material supply landscape, understanding its impact on business strategy, margin, and profit, and you’ll always act with integrity and accountability.

What's in it for you?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger – helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast‑moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.