Farm Sustainability Manager - Arla Foods UK - Midlands & Wales Region

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to grow your career with one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives?  

Arla Foods is recruiting a Farm Sustainability Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support farms across predominantly the Midlands and Wales. As part of a team committed to creating a positive future for our farmers and the environment, you’ll act as a change agent and a strong leader, helping deliver Arla’s sustainability goals and guiding farmer-owners on how to achieve them. As one of a team of five Sustainability Managers, you'll play a key role in reducing on-farm emissions and driving increased incentive points for our farmer owners.

How you will make an impact

In this farmer-facing role, you'll build strong relationships with our farmer owners and develop a deep understanding of their sustainability needs. Using your sustainability expertise and knowledge of our cooperative’s commitments, you’ll support farmers across key initiatives such as the FarmAheadTM Check (carbon footprint) and the FarmAheadTM Incentive (a points-based model linked to on-farm actions and milk price). Your responsibilities will include;

• Building strong relationships across the Sustainability team and wider Agriculture team to align on business needs and long-term plans.


• Collaborating with colleagues in Arla’s global markets (Denmark, Sweden, & Central Europe) to stay connected on wider sustainability priorities.

• Acting as the primary sustainability contact for farmer-owners within your region.


• Driving the FarmAheadTM Check and FarmAheadTM Incentive model to help reduce on-farm emissions, improve sustainability practices and maximise value for farmer owners.


• Planning, organising and delivering Knowledge Building Events across the year.

What will make you successful

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Sustainability or a related field and bring strong, practical sustainability experience. You’ll be able to communicate and present complex challenges in a clear and engaging way and be farmer-focused, with experience working directly with people and collaborating across teams. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you’ll work closely across the organisation and wider agricultural industry to develop insights and drive sustainability initiatives forward. A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel are essential.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to supporting your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and bonus scheme. We also provide a company car, BUPA Healthcare, and flexible benefits. 

Would you like to join us?

Please apply directly or contact Olivia Pine, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is 25th February 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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