Farm Auditor – Scotland & North

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday

Reports to: Agriculture Systems and Standards Manager

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Farm Auditor to assess, monitor, and drive compliance with industry, retailer, and brand standards across both our company-owned and contract producer farms. Working closely with the Agriculture Systems and Standards team, you will play a key role in ensuring consistency, integrity, and continuous improvement in our farm assurance processes.

Key Accountabilities

Farm Assessments & Compliance

• Conduct BEIC Lion Code (subscriber self-audit) farm assessments on all Noble Foods company-owned and contracted farms within your region on a six‑monthly basis to evaluate compliance.
• Complete annual Tesco and M& S farm assessments (with potential additional retail compliance requirements as they arise) on all Noble Foods company-owned and contracted farms within your region to ensure retailer standard compliance.
• Work with the wider Agriculture Team to ensure all Noble Foods company-owned and contracted farms within your region meet brand compliance requirements including Happy Egg Co and other industry standards (RSPCA, DEFRA).
• Carry out a minimum of two Noble Foods farm assessments annually in other regions, as directed by the Agriculture Systems and Standards Manager, to support transparent and consistent auditing practices across the business.
• Train producers in specific modules such as Poultry Health and Welfare, and Biosecurity as required for the Poultec Lion Poultry Passport.

Non‑Conformance Management

• Take full ownership of all identified non‑conformances, ensuring they are:
• Accurately documented
• Actioned promptly
• Resolved within agreed timeframes
• Logged in line with company processes and assurance scheme expectations

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Provide constructive feedback on audit requirements, standards, and practices to the Agriculture Systems and Standards Manager.
• Support the ongoing evolution and improvement of the Noble Foods farm assessments framework through insight, challenge, and proactive engagement.
• Work collaboratively with producers either company-owned or contracted farms to ensure they meet all required standards and drive improvements where necessary.

Shared Accountabilities – Making It Better Together US

Health & Safety responsibilities

• Follow the health and safety policies and procedures.
• Report any hazards, incidents, or injuries to the team leader or manager.
• Use the personal protective equipment and clothing provided.
• Cooperate with the team leader or manager on health and safety matters.
• Participate in health and safety training and induction.

Social & Environmental responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work and strive to minimise any negative effects.
• Follow the company’s policies and guidelines on sustainability, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
• Support your team members and collaborate with other colleagues to achieve the company’s social and environmental goals.
• Seek opportunities to learn and improve your skills and knowledge on social and environmental issues relevant to your role.

About You

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Data Analysis, ability to review, analyse and report on data to identify issue and make recommendations.
• Experience with assessing farm operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Excellent integrity, looking to maintain the highest of standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence. Being able to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work with integrity to conduct audits without influence.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Technical knowledge of poultry desired but not essential, any agricultural experience welcomed.

Personal attributes

• Works Together and collaborates with others to complete tasks and solve problems
• Takes Ownership for the quality and timeliness of their work
• Is Courageous and does what they know is right even if its uncomfortable
• Takes Action and does everything in their ability to deliver what has been promised
• Contributes to a trusting team by treating everyone with Respect and showing kindness to all colleagues
• Strives for Excellence and takes every opportunity to learn new skills

Key Stakeholders

• Company Farm Management Team
• Producer Farm Management Team
• Producer Performance Manager
• Administration Team
• Senior Agriculture Team

Benefits

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 year service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + – Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

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