The Role This is a hands-on, senior assistant manager position within a modern, high-performing poultry operation. You’ll be the right hand to the Farm Manager, with real responsibility for bird welfare, production performance, people management, and compliance. This is not a stepping-stone admin role. You’ll be on the ground, in the sheds, managing stock, leading teams, and ensuring the unit performs commercially, ethically, and compliantly. Key Responsibilities * Day-to-day management of poultry units, ensuring exceptional bird welfare at all times * Deputising for the Farm Manager and supporting site leadership and decision-making * Monitoring flock performance: FCR, mortality, growth rates, uniformity, and health * Implementing and maintaining biosecurity, welfare, and assurance standards (Red Tractor, RSPCA, retailer codes) * Managing and motivating farm teams, including rotas, training, and performance * Liaising with vets, nutritionists, hatcheries, and live operations teams * Ensuring full compliance with H&S, animal welfare legislation, and company SOPs * Accurate record keeping and reporting on flock data and KPIs About You * Proven experience as an Assistant Farm Manager, Senior Stockperson, or Unit Manager within poultry (broilers, layers, or breeders) * Strong understanding of commerci...