Overview
We are hiring an Agriculture Manager for Co-op in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. You will join our Farming and Fisheries team to ensure responsible sourcing of products in line with our agriculture strategy, with a focus on pigs, poultry and eggs. You will build strong relationships with farmers and suppliers, travel across the UK, and represent Co-op. You will support and coordinate projects to ensure sourcing standards are met and help deliver our sustainability targets.
Base pay range
Agriculture Manager
£45,000 to £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
Manchester City Centre. In this role you\'ll work in a hybrid arrangement, splitting time between home and the office. Learn more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy.
What you\'ll do
* Focus on pig, poultry and eggs while also supporting other areas in the team.
* Work collaboratively with our farming supply chain, engaging with farmers and suppliers across our categories.
* Ensure Co-op sourcing standards are met across health, welfare, and environment.
* Help deliver Co-op\'s sustainability strategies by working on a range of projects and collaborating with internal and external teams.
* Manage a range of queries from customers and members relating to farming and provide updates on Co-op\'s sustainability and welfare initiatives.
* Collect and report data on performance against public targets and external reporting requirements.
* Support the development of Farming and Fisheries sustainability policies.
* Collaborate with the Senior Agriculture Manager to plan, organise, and complete strategies and contribute to the team\'s goals.
This role would suit people who have
* A background in agriculture or sustainability
* An appreciation for agriculture and supply chains
* Experience working with farmers, growers, or in a produce business
* Good technical knowledge of primary productions across protein and produce, UK policy and climate change impacts on the sector
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical audiences
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we\'re owned by our members. You\'re joining a movement that puts people and communities first and is powered by purpose. Benefits include:
* An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
* Coaching and training to support your career development
* Wagestream app – access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
Building a diverse environment
We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. We are part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job if they apply through the scheme. We may ask if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. More information: jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
Important notices
Please note that we may close applications for this role early. As part of your application, you\'ll need to complete an online assessment (typically up to 50 minutes). If you\'re a current Co-op colleague, this assessment is not required.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Production
Industries
* Professional Services
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