We are recruiting an experienced Farm Manager to take full operational responsibility for a retailer-facing poultry unit in Wiltshire. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with clear accountability for flock performance, welfare, compliance, and people management. Key Responsibilities Farm & Flock Performance * Full day-to-day management of the poultry unit and flock lifecycle * Deliver flock KPIs including mortality, growth, FCR, welfare outcomes, and bird quality * Maintain exemplary stockmanship standards aligned to retailer expectations Retailer & Assurance Compliance * Ensure continuous compliance with Red Tractor, welfare legislation, and retailer-specific standards * Maintain accurate and audit-ready records across bird health, medicines, biosecurity, and environmental controls * Lead and host retailer, assurance, veterinary, and customer audits with confidence People Leadership * Lead, train, and develop farm staff and relief teams * Set rotas, manage performance, and maintain a disciplined, welfare-led culture * Embed a “right-first-time” mindset across health, safety, and compliance Biosecurity, Health & Welfare * Enforce strict biosecurity protocols at all times * Work closely with vets, nutritionists, and technical managers to optimise flock outcomes * Proactively identify and resolve health, welfare, or environmental risks Facilities & Asset Management * Oversee housing, equipment, and general site standards * Ensure the unit is inspection-ready at all times * Identify maintenance or capital requirements early and escalate appropriately Reporting & Continuous Improvement * Monitor performance data and report accurately and on time * Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance welfare, efficiency, and cost control * Contribute operational insight into wider business decision-making About You You’re practical, accountable, and commercially switched on. You understand that retailer compliance is non-negotiable—and that welfare and performance go hand in hand. Essential * Proven experience managing a poultry unit (broilers, breeders, or layers) * Strong working knowledge of Red Tractor and retailer assurance standards * Confident people manager with a hands-on, visible leadership style * High attention to detail and pride in operational standards * Flexible approach to working hours aligned to livestock needs Desirable * Agricultural, animal science, or poultry-related qualification * Experience supplying into major UK retailers * Comfortable using performance data to drive practical action What’s on Offer * Competitive salary, dependent on experience * On-site accommodation included * Autonomy to run the unit to high standards * Long-term stability within a professionally managed, forward-thinking agricultural business Why This Role Works This is a serious poultry role for someone who wants real responsibility, not box-ticking theatre. If you take pride in birds, people, and standards—and want the backing to do things properly—this role delivers