Area Manager – Broiler Farms (GB) Grower Partnerships

Pilgrim's Europe; Compton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in the United Kingdom seeks an Area Manager for GB Broilers to lead a network of contract growers across Great Britain. You will build trusted partnerships, provide expert support, and drive improvements in flock performance, welfare, biosecurity, and production standards.

As a visible leader, you will visit farms, mentor growers, monitor targets, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and promote best practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in broiler growing.
• Strong industry knowledge of broiler production.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Confident communicator with experience handling challenging situations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and positively challenge others.
• Professional, accountable, and results-driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Great Britain, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Grower relationships and engagement – build strong, professional relationships with contract growers.
• Grower relationships – understand growers' challenges, ambitions, and business needs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative partnership approach.
• Manage difficult conversations confidently and constructively.
• Support growers in achieving outstanding results.
• Monitor flock and farm performance against targets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Develop and support farm improvement plans.
• Promote best practice and continuous learning.
• Ensure farms meet welfare, biosecurity, and company requirements.
• Conduct regular farm visits and audits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proactively address risks and performance concerns.
• Work closely with growers and internal stakeholders.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and best practice adoption.
• Support cross-functional teamwork to resolve challenges.

Skills

Broiler growing

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Influence others

Accountability

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe in the United Kingdom seeks an Area Manager for GB Broilers to lead a network of contract growers across Great Britain. You will build trusted partnerships, provide expert support, and drive improvements in flock performance, welfare, biosecurity, and production standards.

As a visible leader, you will visit farms, mentor growers, monitor targets, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and promote best practice.