Farm Sustainability Manager- Arla Foods UK- Midlands & Wales Region
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to grow your career with one of the UKs leading dairy cooperatives?
Arla Foods is recruiting a Farm Sustainability Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support farms across predominantly the Midlands and Wales. As part of a team committed to creating a positive future for our farmers and the environment, youll act as a change agent and a strong leader, helping deliver Arlas sustainability goals and guiding farmer-owners on how to achieve them. As one of a team of five Sustainability Managers, you'll play a key role in reducing on-farm emissions and driving increased incentive points for our farmer owners.
How you will make an impact
In this farmer-facing role, you'll build strong relationships with our farmer owners and develop a deep understanding of their sustainability needs. Using your sustainability expertise and knowledge of our cooperatives commitments, youll support farmers across key initiatives such as the FarmAheadTM Check (carbon footprint) and the FarmAheadTM Incentive (a points-based model linked to on-farm actions and milk price). Your responsibilities will include;
Building strong relationships across the Sustainability team and wider Agriculture team to align on business needs and long-term plans.
Collaborating with colleagues in Arlas global markets (Denmark, Sweden, & Central Europe) to stay connected on wider sustainability priorities.
Acting as the primary sustainability contact for farmer-owners within your region.
Driving the FarmAheadTM Check and FarmAheadTM Incentive model to help reduce on-farm emissions, improve sustainability practices and maximise value for farmer owners.
Planning, organising and delivering Knowledge Building Events across the year.
What will make you successful
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Sustainability or a related field and bring strong, practical sustainability experience. Youll be able to communicate and present complex challenges in a clear and engaging way and be farmer-focused, with experience working directly with people and collaborating across teams. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills are essential, as youll work closely across the organisation and wider agricultural industry to develop insights and drive sustainability initiatives forward. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel are essential.
What do we offer?
Were committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and bonus scheme. We also provide a company car, BUPA Healthcare, and flexible benefits.
Would you like to join us?
Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is25th February 2026and only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.
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