UK Agricultural Manager - North Region - Leeds

Ready to grow your agricultural career with one of the UK’s leading dairy cooperatives?

Are you passionate about sustainability, farming, and food production?

Arla Foods is recruiting an Agricultural Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support farms across the North Region. In this role, you’ll work closely with Arla’s UK cooperative members and direct suppliers to uphold high milk quality standards and ensure effective cooperative governance. This position involves regular on-farm visits with our farmer owners, as well as periodic travel to our Head Office in Leeds.

How you will make an impact

As an Agriculture Manager, you’ll act as the key support link between members, direct supplying producers, and Arla Foods UK. Recognised as the primary contact for supporting the delivery of best-practice dairy farming, you’ll champion Red Tractor Assurance- Dairy Scheme (RTA-DS, as well as driving the Arlagården quality assurance standards. Your responsibilities will include;

• Serve as the main point of contact for Arla members, driving strong democracy,  settlement, training, and clear communication between farmer members and Arla Foods Management.


• Deliver key operational plans and specialist projects that directly impact functional success. Identify and drive continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and practices.


• Serve as the key contact and provide secretary services for District Councils and District Meetings.


• Support Arla’s sustainability agenda on farm by farmers’, farm advisors’ and wider industry partners’ knowledge, engagement and commitment, enabling meaningful action support and progress across key sustainability priorities.


• Support the development and execution of Arla’s added milk concepts, handle milk quality and brand risk issues with farmers, and coordinate farm-based meetings and communications with Arla’s owners (psychical and digital).

What will make you successful 

To succeed in this role, you’ll be degree-qualified in Agriculture, or a related field. You will bring strong agricultural experience with proven technical and commercial expertise gained across diverse and demanding positions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, paired with strong empathy, self-motivation, and personal discipline. You will be adaptable and flexible in both working hours and location, and comfortable providing out-of-hours support as part of a rota when required.

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 Oliver Hickson-Burr, Talent Acquisition Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for this position is 15th July 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.