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UK Customer Agriculture- Sustainable Agriculture Projects Manager

Arla Foods Head Office- Leeds

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable farming across the UK?

Are you passionate about sustainability, agriculture, and delivering real change on farm?

Arla Foods UK is recruiting a Sustainable Agriculture Projects Manager to join our UK Commercial Agriculture team. Working closely with Customer Agriculture Managers, you will play a key role in delivering sustainability progress across UK farms through the on‑farm implementation of customer and brand-led sustainability projects. This role involves regular engagement with farmers across the UK, including on-farm visits, farmer meetings, and collaboration with internal commercial and communications teams.

How you will make an impact

As Sustainability Projects Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of Arla’s UK Commercial Sustainability Programme on farm, ensuring projects deliver value for both customers and the Arla brand. Your responsibilities will include:

* Leading the on-farm delivery of sustainability projects across the UK, including farmer selection, recruitment, and project set-up, working closely with Customer Agriculture Managers on farmer communication

* Recruiting farmers onto projects through presentations at farmer meetings and one-to-one engagement

* Supporting Customer Agriculture Managers with customer sell-in activity and reporting project progress to both customers and farmers

* Managing project data, tracking progress, and producing clear, accurate reporting on outcomes and impact

* Collaborating with commercial and communications colleagues to deliver high-quality customer partnerships and effective engagement around project progress. Working closely with colleagues running related projects (TBC), sharing learnings, supporting project management best practice, and ensuring alignment in reporting and delivery

You will report into the Senior Customer Agriculture Manager UK and contribute to the delivery of the UK’s accelerated customers and brand sustainability programme.

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring experience in agriculture or working closely with farmers, ideally within the UK dairy industry. Strong project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for sustainability innovation and for delivering practical, on-farm solutions that drive meaningful change. Excellent communication skills are essential, with confidence engaging with farmers, customers, and internal stakeholders, as well as the ability to delegate effectively and support others involved in project delivery. Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK is also required as part of the role.

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 29th April 2026 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered

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