Poultry Farms Director Head of Operations / Poultry Farms Director - Shropshire - £90,000 Accommodation Benefits The Role: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a progressive and expanding poultry business for a Head of Operations / Poultry Farms Director. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the strategic and operational management of multiple poultry production sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving performance, maintaining exceptional welfare standards, and supporting the long-term growth of the business. This position combines hands-on operational oversight with strategic planning and people leadership, ensuring that all sites operate efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest industry standards. Key Responsibilities - Overall responsibility for poultry production operations across multiple sites - Ensuring the highest standards of bird health, welfare, and biosecurity at all times - Leading and developing site managers and production teams - Driving production performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement - Ensuring full compliance with audits, assurance schemes, and legislative requirements - Overseeing budgets, cost control, and operational planning - Developing and implementing operational strategies aligned with business goals - Monitoring KPIs, production data, and performance reporting - Working closely with senior management and owners - Maintaining a strong culture of safety, accountability, and best practice The Candidate: - Significant experience in poultry production at a senior management or director level - Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multiple sites - Strong commercial awareness alongside a genuine commitment to bird welfare - Strategic thinker with excellent operational and problem-solving skills - Confident working within audited and regulated environments - Highly organised, proactive, and results focused The Package: - Competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 basic Accommodation. - Senior leadership role within a growing, forward-thinking business - Opportunity to influence strategy and long-term direction - Rewarding role with real scope for impact and progression Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk. Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment team on 01905 345 155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.