Careers at Red Tractor

We’re looking for an individual with a solid background in UK agriculture or food, gained through hands on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance, audit or assurance environment and an appreciation of food safety and operations within the wider UK supply chain. The role requires someone who is comfortable working with data in a business context, whether through administration, analysis, or systems management, and who has some familiarity with food or farm software management systems.

The role

• Data governance and structure
• Data quality management
• Third-party data integration
• Farm software collaboration
• Reporting and insights
• Legal compliance and data sharing
• Certification to farm data principles
• Team contribution and line management

What we’re looking for

• A solid background in UK agriculture, or food, or fresh produce, ideally gained through hands on experience.
• Experience of UK farm assurance schemes and understanding their role in the supply chain.
• Experience of compliance, audit, or assurance processes, ideally within regulated or UK membership-based environments.
• Appreciation of food safety standards and operations across the wider supply chain.
• Comfortable working with data in a business context, including administration, analysis, or systems management.
• Familiarity with food or farm management software systems.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management systems.
• Awareness of legal compliance requirements in relation to data and information sharing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Experience contributing to a team environment, with any prior line management experience being beneficial.

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role based in London (once a week requirement to travel into the office minimum).

To apply: please email Angus@morepeople.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 30/04/2026

A rare opportunity for an experienced pig professional to use their production or supply chain expertise to influence the standards that shape the pig sector.

As Pig Technical Manager, you will act as the organisation’s in-house expert on the pig sector, using your technical knowledge and industry insight to develop standards and guidance that are practical, credible and fit for purpose.

You will ensure these standards continue to evolve in line with industry developments, emerging challenges and changing consumer expectations, helping the scheme remain current, realistic and respected across the sector.

A key part of the role will be representing the scheme across the wider pig supply chain. You will work closely with producers, processors and other stakeholders to promote understanding of the scheme, gather insight from the sector, and ensure the organisation remains closely aligned with a fast-moving pig industry.

The role

• Serve as the organisation’s in-house pig sector specialist, maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge, working closely with key stakeholders, and ensuring standards are robust and fit for purpose.
• Producing technical standards, guidance and other content to underpin and support farm assurance in the pig sector.
• Work with stakeholders and wider networks to communicate and enhance the value of the scheme for consumers, supply chain and government.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner organisations to support assurance delivery and compliance, improving processes, driving efficiency and responding to specific issues as needed.
• Maintain and develop knowledge, technical expert for the sector.

What we’re looking for

• Deep understanding of pig production and the wider supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Degree (or equivalent) relevant to agriculture or food production.
• Auditing and standards experience (desirable).

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role with flexibility around home and office working, however maintaining a regular presence in the London office is important. The role will also involve travel to attend events and visit stakeholders as required.

The package

Competitive salary reflective of experience.

To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion, please call Harry Porter on: 01885 485524 or email your CV and covering letter to harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 30/04/2026

This role offers a strong entry point for a graduate looking to build a career in agricultural assurance.

As a Technical Executive, you’ll work closely with experienced colleagues to support the development and delivery of farm assurance standards. You’ll be involved in the technical detail behind how standards are shaped, governed and applied, helping ensure they remain practical, credible and fit for purpose.

You’ll contribute to the creation of technical guidance and supporting resources, use data and digital tools to produce meaningful management information, and take part in engagement with external stakeholders. This will include attending meetings, contributing to discussions and, over time, representing the organisation across the wider food and farming sector.

If you’re technically curious, comfortable working with detail, and keen to understand the wider issues shaping food, farming and assurance, this role provides a solid platform to build from.

The role

• Support Technical Managers and other colleagues with standards development, stakeholder liaison, governance process and delivery of farm assurance.
• Produce technical guidance and other resources to support standards and assurance delivery.
• Utilise technology and data to produce management information.
• Attend external meetings, contributing to discussions, and network with key stakeholders.
• Build knowledge of issues affecting food, farming and assurance (policy, markets, NGOs, customer requirements, other schemes) and utilise this to the benefit of the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of agriculture and farming.
• Willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Interest in legislation.
• Degree or equivalent in agriculture, food science or similar.
• Experience in auditing/compliance (desirable).

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role, with around two days per week based in the London office to support learning, collaboration and development.

The package

Competitive salary reflective of experience.

To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion, please call Harry Porter on: 01885 485524 or email your CV and covering letter to harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 30/04/2026

This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate with an interest in agriculture and food production to start a career within the food supply chain.

You’ll support the delivery, governance and ongoing improvement of assessor capability and compliance processes within a major UK food and farm assurance organisation. Working at the centre of operations, you’ll help ensure standards are applied consistently across training, assessment and certification activity.

A key part of the role is supporting the organisation’s assessor training academy. You’ll coordinate training materials, organise training events, develop user guides and provide first-line support to users.

This is a genuine development role, with a proven track record of progression, people who have previously held this exact position have gone on to build successful careers within the organisation.

The role

• Support operational delivery of standards.
• Manage online training portal and develop training resources and user guidelines.
• Organising training and information sharing events.
• Maintain accurate assessor records, making sure competencies remain compliant with Red Tractor requirements.
• Providing support over the phone.
• Reviewing core data reports and monitoring certification performance.
• Support the management of complaints and technical queries, helping ensure procedures are followed consistently and fairly.
• Record keeping and updating organisation database.

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of agriculture and farming.
• Willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Process led.
• Degree or equivalent in agriculture, food science or similar.
• Experience in auditing/compliance (desirable).
• Valid driving license.

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role, with around two days per week based in the London office to support learning, collaboration and development.

The package

Competitive salary reflective of experience.

To apply: For more information and an informal confidential discussion, please call Harry Porter on: 01885 485524 or email your CV and covering letter to harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 30/04/2026