Environmental & Planning Coordinator – Poultry Farms

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an organised Agriculture Co-ordinator to support NI farming networks in Dungannon. You will coordinate IPPC permitting, planning applications, and environmental projects across the poultry estate, working with farmers, management, consultants and regulators to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

The role focuses on multi-stakeholder coordination, site inspections, and documentation with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and project planning.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of agricultural operations, ideally within the poultry sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Positive and collaborative approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Permitting & IPPC Applications: Prepare and submit IPPC applications for new contract growers.
• Manage permit variations for existing poultry sites.
• Support permit consultations and Schedule 4 notices.
• Provide guidance and feedback to growers following IPPC inspections.
• Maintain accurate permit records and documentation.
• Attend site inspections and liaise with NIEA.
• Assist with budget preparation and project planning.
• Planning Application Support: Coordinate planning applications for new and existing poultry sites.
• Respond to planning consultations and information requests.
• Collaborate with architects, ecologists, environmental consultants, and planning specialists.
• Arrange specialist reports including air dispersion modelling, noise assessments, ecology surveys, drainage reports, archaeology assessments.
• Project Coordination & Administration: Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Support internal and external environmental projects.
• Ensure applications and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Build strong relationships with Broiler and Breeder Management teams and farming groups.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibility: Promote a safe working culture and ensure policy compliance.
• Support farmers and growers with health and safety awareness.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and environmental concerns.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and environmental improvements.

Skills

Driving licence

Agricultural operations

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an organised Agriculture Co-ordinator to support NI farming networks in Dungannon. You will coordinate IPPC permitting, planning applications, and environmental projects across the poultry estate, working with farmers, management, consultants and regulators to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

The role focuses on multi-stakeholder coordination, site inspections, and documentation with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and project planning.