Poultry Compliance Manager

Pilgrim's Europe; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Poultry Compliance Manager to lead animal welfare, food safety, legal compliance and biosecurity across our poultry operations. You will be the technical expert within Agriculture, liaising with farmers, vets, customers and industry bodies to improve practices and performance.

You will drive HACCP systems, audits and supplier assurance, while supporting health plans, AI licences and welfare initiatives across sites. Strong leadership and data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical management experience within animal welfare, agriculture, or poultry production.
• Experience auditing agricultural systems and driving compliance improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and implement practical solutions.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to growers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of agricultural HACCP systems.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with customer Codes of Practice and legislative requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of technical strategies across the agricultural business.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of poultry welfare across all sites.
• Work closely with company veterinarians to support health plans and welfare initiatives.
• Maintain and review agricultural testing schedules and Salmonella monitoring programmes.
• Track and analyse animal health and welfare data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Implement and manage supplier assurance activities across livestock, breeding, feed mills, disinfectants, and sanitiser suppliers.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits against company standards and codes of practice.

Skills

Technical management

Auditing

Communication

Data analysis

Organisation & multitasking

Education

Animal Science

Animal Welfare

Agriculture

Veterinary Science

Zoology

Job description

The Vacancy

Location: Anwick. Department: Central Technical & R&D - Agriculture. Reporting to: Director of Agriculture Compliance.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Poultry Compliance Manager to join our Agriculture team at Pilgrim's Europe.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, food safety, legal compliance, and biosecurity are maintained across our agricultural operations. Acting as the technical expert within the Agriculture function, you will work closely with farmers, veterinarians, customers, and industry bodies to support continuous improvement and deliver best practice across our poultry supply chain.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our farms meet both company and customer expectations, while supporting innovation, compliance, and performance across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to growers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, customer, and company requirements relating to animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, and biosecurity.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of agricultural HACCP systems.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with customer Codes of Practice and legislative requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of technical strategies across the agricultural business.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of poultry welfare across all sites.
• Work closely with company veterinarians to support health plans, antibiotic stewardship programmes, AI licences, and welfare initiatives.
• Maintain and review agricultural testing schedules and Salmonella monitoring programmes.
• Track and analyse animal health and welfare data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Implement and manage supplier assurance activities across livestock, breeding, feed mills, disinfectants, and sanitiser suppliers.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits against company standards and codes of practice.
• Ensure robust systems are in place for monitoring compliance throughout the agricultural supply chain.
• Monitor and report technical performance through Agriculture KPIs.
• Develop transparent reporting systems for microbiological and chemical testing results.
• Support agriculture-based R&D projects and technical improvement initiatives.
• Translate scientific and industry research into practical recommendations, technical bulletins, and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with farmers, customers, regulatory bodies, suppliers, academic institutions, and industry groups.
• Represent Pilgrim's Europe at external meetings, industry events, and customer engagements.
• Support the implementation of new legislation, standards, and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Technical management experience within animal welfare, agriculture, or poultry production
• Experience auditing agricultural systems and driving compliance improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and implement practical solutions
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Degree qualified in:

• Animal Science
• Animal Welfare
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Science
• Zoology or a related discipline

Strong understanding of:

• Poultry welfare
• Agricultural legislation
• HACCP principles
• Food safety and biosecurity standards

Eligibility

Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

• Join one of Europe's leading food businesses with a strong commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and sustainability.
• Play a key role in shaping technical standards across a large-scale agricultural operation.
• Work alongside experienced industry experts, veterinarians, and technical specialists.
• Be part of innovative projects that influence the future of poultry production.
• Opportunity to build strong relationships across the wider agricultural and food industries.
• Develop your career within a business that values expertise, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Make a genuine impact on animal welfare, compliance, and food production standards.

Our Values

At Pilgrim's Europe, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Ownership - Taking responsibility and delivering results.
• Determination - Driving improvements and overcoming challenges.
• Simplicity - Focusing on practical solutions that deliver value.
• Humility - Listening, learning, and respecting others.
• Sincerity - Being honest, transparent, and doing the right thing.

Our Story

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life Assurance

Our Values

• Availability
• Discipline
• Determination
• Humility
• Ownership
• Simplicity
• Sincerity