Job Description
Area Manager
Sector: Agriculture / Poultry
Location: Norfolk/Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
** Please not this role does not offer visa sponsorship. You must also have a full UK driving license and own vehicle due to the location.
Overview
ISQ Recruitment is working with a well-established agricultural business to recruit an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple poultry farms.
This is a key role focused on maintaining high standards of bird welfare, performance and compliance, while ensuring all sites operate safely, efficiently and remain audit-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of multiple poultry farms
- Monitor bird performance, health and welfare standards
- Ensure all sites meet Red Tractor and audit requirements
- Oversee Health and Safety compliance, including regular audits
- Identify issues and implement effective solutions
- Support and communicate with farm teams across sites
- Ensure strong biosecurity, maintenance and site standards
- Manage contractors and visitors, ensuring safe working practices
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is up to date
Requirements
- Experience within broiler, breeder, rearing or egg production
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of Health and Safety in a farming environment
- Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence others
- Ability to manage multiple sites and prioritise workload effectively
- Full right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available
What’s on Offer
- A varied, multi-site role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on farm performance and welfare
- Autonomy with support from an experienced management team
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
If you’re ready for your next step in poultry production and want to take on a role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.