Agriculture Manager

meaningful difference in the food industry. You'll join a close-knit, expert team that values collaboration, learning, and support.Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.What You'll DoSet and maintain production standards for agriculture protein raw materials, ensuring safe and legal procurement across the M&S Food Group.Deliver agricultural innovation and supply chain development, ensuring all activities align with M&S brand values and create meaningful points of difference.Provide technical direction on raw material sourcing, collaborating with commercial and technical teams to drive category growth and uphold standards.Advise the business on supply security issues, coordinate contingency and crisis responses, and deliver on Agriculture Plan A Commitments.Collaborate with PR and Marketing to communicate M&S's approach to sustainable sourcing, building a trusted and brand-enhancing profile with our supply network and

the wider agricultural community.Who You AreYou'll have a formal agricultural qualification (HND Agriculture as a minimum) and hands-on experience in livestock production.You will bring a track record of delivering projects with pace in a fast-moving environment.Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement with suppliers, farmers, and industry bodies.Empathy for agricultural producers and a genuine understanding of agricultural production, customer needs, and brand values.Insight into the raw material supply landscape and its impact on business strategy, margin, and profit, with integrity and accountability.What's in it for you?Working at M&S means being part of something bigger-delivering quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast-moving and evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household

(after probation)Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy moreDiscretionary bonus schemes linked to performanceStrong pension and life assuranceTailored induction and trainingExclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portalMarket-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health servicesOne paid volunteer day per yearEveryone's welcomeWe are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.If you feel you'd benefit from any