Rear Farm Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate attributes including strong leadership and people management skills, excellent bird husbandry and welfare experience, good organisational skills and a sound financial awareness. You must also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
This farming operation requires a high level of dedication and attention to detail, in order to ensure the quality of stock and data generated is to the highest standards.
In order to achieve this you will have excellent planning and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure. You must be self-motivated and focused, with a capability of leading and managing a small team of 8-10 people, ensuring they are trained and developed to their full potential.
This position will appeal to an open-minded team player who is responsive to change and motivated by new challenges.
A competitive salary is offered and benefits include a 3-bedroom company dwelling house. Relocation assistance will also be available if required.
If interested in the above, please write with a CV detailing previous experience to: HR Department, Aviagen Limited, Newbridge, Midlothian, EH28 8SZ or email to careersww@aviagen.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Animal Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Rear Farm Manager roles across Aviagen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Animal Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,578 - £43,883 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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