Group Agricultural Director

The Group Agricultural Director will provide strategic leadership across the agricultural function, connecting The Lakes' producer base, operational teams, customers and wider business strategy. A major focus will be continuing to develop the function, introducing greater structure, process and governance while maintaining the practical and relationship-led culture that has supported the company's growth.

The role will also act as an important link between agriculture and major customers, translating production, welfare and sustainability strategy into meaningful commercial conversations. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will contribute to decisions around future capacity, producer growth, investment and the broader direction of the business, while increasingly representing The Lakes across the wider industry.

We are seeking a senior agricultural leader with the credibility to operate comfortably with farmers, customers and senior business stakeholders. Direct poultry or egg experience would be advantageous but is not essential; broader agricultural understanding and the ability to relate to farming businesses are more important.

The successful candidate will combine strong agricultural judgement with commercial awareness, organisational capability and excellent communication skills. They must be able to introduce process without unnecessary bureaucracy, challenge where required and build trust across a diverse producer base. Experience within a growing or family-owned business would be valuable, as would an appreciation of the balance between heritage, pragmatism and future development.

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company are seeking a senior Agricultural leader to provide strategic oversight across an 80-farm network. The role combines commercial acumen with strong farming relationships to drive growth, governance, and sustainability within a leading UK business., The Lakes Free Range Egg Company is one of the UK's leading free range egg businesses, combining a strong family farming heritage with a progressive approach to animal welfare, sustainability and agricultural innovation. Founded by David and Helen Brass, the business has grown significantly while retaining the values on which it was built: honesty, integrity, fairness and care for both animals and the environment.

Today, The Lakes represent approximately three million birds across around 80 farms and packs in excess of 12 million eggs each week. Supported by significant recent investment in its packing capability, the business continues to grow its national producer network and long-term relationships with major retail and foodservice customers.