Head of Agricultural Estates (Pigs) - National role - Great Britain - £80,000 + Bonus + Car/Car ...

Head of Agricultural Estates (Pigs) - National role - Great Britain - £80,000 + Bonus + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

A leading UK agri-food business is looking to appoint a senior Head of Agricultural Estates (Pigs) to take ownership of a large and diverse farming estate across Great Britain. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a national agricultural portfolio, with responsibility for estate performance, infrastructure strategy, compliance, and long-term development. The successful individual will work closely with operational teams and external partners to ensure farms are efficient, compliant, and fit for future growth.

• Take strategic and operational responsibility for a national portfolio of pig farming estates
• Set standards and provide direction on farm infrastructure, buildings, and equipment
• Lead and support regional estates and agri teams, embedding best practice across welfare, safety, and efficiency
• Deliver capital projects, including new developments and refurbishments, in line with business and operational needs
• Ensure all sites meet environmental, regulatory, and property compliance requirements
• Oversee tenancy agreements, leases, and property obligations across agricultural and residential assets
• Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, sustainability improvements, and cost efficiencies
• Manage budgets and capital expenditure, ensuring effective financial control
• Build strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, regulators, and industry bodies
• Represent the business externally at relevant events and industry forums

• Background in agricultural estates management, rural property, or large-scale farming operations
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex, multi-site portfolios
• Strong understanding of compliance, environmental standards, and livestock welfare requirements
• Commercially aware, with experience delivering capital projects and managing budgets
• Forward-thinking, pragmatic, and confident operating at senior level
• Effective communicator able to work collaboratively across technical, operational, and commercial functions
• Relevant qualification in agriculture, property, engineering, or similar (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

• £80,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension
• Generous holiday allowance with flexibility
• High level of autonomy and influence within a senior leadership role
• Ongoing professional and leadership development

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, .

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