Welfare & Compliance Advisor - Watton

Cranswick PLC; Watton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 EAP helpline

Company pension scheme

Discounts platform

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Comprehensive training and progression

Job summary

Cranswick Plc's Wayland Farms Ltd in Watton is seeking a Welfare & Compliance Advisor to support animal welfare, supplier approvals and governance across our pig farming operations. You will conduct on-site visits, audits, and reports to ensure compliance with Cranswick standards and legislation while fostering a positive culture.

You will build strong relationships with on-farm teams, drive continuous improvement, and work with vets and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance, animal welfare, or agricultural roles.
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards (e.g. Red Tractor; RSPCA Assured).
• Ability to work independently with good organisational skills.
• Experience or understanding of farm operations and livestock welfare.
• Willingness to travel extensively between sites and drive in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms regularly to provide guidance and support to site teams.
• Represent the business during external audits and stakeholder visits.
• Observe animal welfare and promptly report any concerns.
• Build strong working relationships with staff and promote a positive culture.
• Maintain up-to-date records of visits, reports, and actions.
• Promote biosecurity by strictly following on-farm hygiene protocols.
• Communicate openly with staff to understand needs and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with farm managers, vets and internal departments to drive high standards.
• Ensure activity complies with Cranswick policies and assurance schemes.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Compliance experience

Animal welfare knowledge

Agricultural background

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Based in Watton with travel across Norfolk
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for travel

About the Role

Wayland Farms Ltd are a pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain seeking to recruit a dedicated Welfare & Compliance Advisor to support the ongoing wellbeing, engagement, and development of colleagues across our pig farming operations.

The role will be responsible for ensuring supplier approval processes and associated animal welfare systems are delivered and maintained efficiently and effectively, in full compliance with legislative requirements and Cranswick standards, working collaboratively alongside the wider team.

This vital role that focuses on building strong, constructive relationships with on‑farm teams, promoting a positive and supportive working culture, and upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and compliance through regular on‑site visits, audits, and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit farms regularly to provide guidance and support to site teams
• Represent the business during external audits and stakeholder visits.
• Observe animal welfare and promptly report any concerns
• Build strong working relationships with staff, supporting a positive culture
• Maintain up-to-date records of visits, reports, and actions
• Promote biosecurity by adhering strictly to on-farm hygiene protocols (shower-in/shower-out)
• Communicate openly and empathetically with staff to understand their needs
• Help resolve day-to-day issues impacting welfare and compliance
• Collaborate with farm managers, vets, and internal departments to drive high standards
• Ensure all activity complies with Cranswick policies, assurance schemes (e.g. Red Tractor), and data protection protocols
• Support, coach, and audit farms to ensure best practices in animal welfare, biosecurity, and sustainability

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Proven experience in a compliance, animal welfare, or agricultural role ideally within a farming, food production, or agri-business setting
• Strong working knowledge of animal welfare legislation and standards (e.g., Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured, etc.)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, work to deadlines, prioritise and complete tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience or understanding of farm operations and livestock welfare
• Previous pig farming experience would be highly beneficial, with a good understanding of pig welfare, husbandry practices, and on-farm operations
• A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting teams
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, farm-based environment
• Willingness to travel extensively between sites
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Competitive salary – dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or travel allowance for site visits
• 24/7 EAP helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
• Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
• Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme
• Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

Salary to be discussed at the interview stage.

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 14th November 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.