Welfare Officer
Job description
Agricultural Welfare Advisor – Hessle, East Yorkshire (with regional travel)
Location: Based in Hessle with travel across Yorkshire, Lincs, Notts & Midlands
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for travel
About the Role
Cranswick PLC farming division is looking to recruit a dedicated Agricultural Welfare Advisor to support the ongoing wellbeing, engagement, and development of staff working across our pig farming operations. This vital role focuses on building strong relationships with on-farm teams, supporting a positive team culture, and upholding the highest animal welfare standards through regular on-site visits and assessments.
Reporting to the Welfare and Training Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in embedding Cranswick’s values across farms in the above locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit farms regularly to provide guidance and support to site teams
- Observe animal welfare and promptly report any concerns
- Build strong working relationships with staff, supporting a positive culture
- Assess training needs and support delivery of relevant development programmes
- Maintain up-to-date records of visits, reports, and actions
- Promote biosecurity by adhering strictly to on-farm hygiene protocols (shower-in/shower-out)
- Communicate openly and empathetically with staff to understand their needs
- Help resolve day-to-day issues impacting welfare, training, or morale
- Collaborate with farm managers, vets, and internal departments to drive high standards
- Ensure all activity complies with Cranswick policies, assurance schemes (e.g. Red Tractor), and data protection protocols
- Support the development of a robust, growing welfare and training team
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
- Experience or understanding of farm operations and livestock welfare
- A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting teams
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, farm-based environment
- Willingness to travel extensively between sites
- Full UK Driving Licence required
Benefits
- Competitive salary – dependent on experience
- Company vehicle or travel allowance for site visits
- 24/7 EAP helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
- Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
- Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Interested
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]
Closing date: 21st August
Please note - we may close early if the right candidate is found.