UK Customer Agriculture Manager-7 month FTC
Arla House, Leeds, LS10 1AB
Location flexible- Regular UK travel & visits to Leeds Head Office required
Are you interested in sustainable agriculture?
Do you want to be part of one of the largest farming cooperatives in the UK, working with our supermarket and food service customers as well as our farmers to improve the sustainability of dairy?
What do we offer?
Competitive salary (salary discussed at application stage)
26 days holiday & Bank Holidays
Flexible working & location
Pension contribution matched up to 6%
4 x annual salary life assurance
A car to support with travel to farms and customers
Free to use onsite Gym
Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop
People agenda commitment to training and development
Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
Most importantly - Cheese hamper at Christmas!
Working in a flexible, inclusion focussed culture
How will you make an impact?
Reporting into the Senior Customer Sustainability Manager (UK), you will work closely with the customers and farmers to deliver welfare and sustainability progress on UK farms. You will manage farmer engagement on behalf of your customers, fostering strong relationships with both farmers and customers. Additionally, you will liaise with commercial teams across the business.
Key responsibilities include;
Manage the aligned farmer groups, farmer meetings, customer reporting and issues management on farm which relate to customer standards
Support the commercial team to engage new and prospective customers on the potential to come onto new programmes
Ensure regular communication with agriculture team at customers and Arla customer teams to maintain customer support, trust and perception of value for money of the programmes.
Lead customer specific projects if and where appropriate and capacity allows.
What will make you successful?
Experience working closely with farmers in an agricultural role is desirable
Experience working with UK retail and food service
Passion for sustainability
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally
Please be aware this role includes travel to farms and customers across the UK.
Would you like to join us?
For more information please contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is the 20th May 2025 and only CVs sent directly via the link will be considered.
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
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