Agriculture Sustainability Manager

Role: Agricultural Sustainability Manager

Salary: starting at £65,000 p/a

Location: Lacock, Wiltshire

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

We are seeking a Agricultural Sustainability Manager to lead and support the development and delivery of sustainable agriculture initiatives across Stonegate’s integrated and non-integrated supply chains. Acting as a technical expert and trusted partner to internal teams, farmers, growers, and external stakeholders, the role plays a key part in delivering Stonegate’s sustainability and ESG ambitions.

The role focuses on embedding data‑led, practical sustainability solutions across farming systems, with particular emphasis on carbon emissions, water use, inputs, agronomic practices, and waste reduction. Through analysis, engagement, and collaboration, the Agricultural Sustainability Manager will identify opportunities to improve environmental performance, support innovation through R&D and modelling, and ensure sustainability initiatives align with and strengthen Stonegate’s wider business strategy.

About Stonegate Farmers Ltd

Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Act as a key partner to the agriculture business unit and customer teams, supporting sustainability across supply chains.
• Drive progress on sustainable agriculture initiatives.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for sustainable agriculture matters.
• Provide technical updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development, customer meetings, and proposal writing.
• Collaborate with the sustainability team to develop data-led sustainability models and metrics.
• Support ESG reporting requirements in partnership with agriculture and production teams.
• Assist with agriculture R&D projects.
• Promote awareness of the total sustainability strategy across agri operations, customers, and supply chain partners.
• Represent Stonegate at industry events such as panel discussions, and engage with research partners, sustainability consultants, NGOs, customers, and farmers.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about sustainability and environmental impact.
• Thinks strategically and can align initiatives with business goals.
• Has strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Works collaboratively and values diverse perspectives.
• Is proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient.
• Communicates with integrity and professionalism.
• Can confidently represent Stonegate at industry events and with external partners.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in sustainability or agricultural disciplines.
• Demonstrable relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of sustainability challenges in agriculture, including: GHG emissions and mitigation, Carbon stock and land use, Nutrient management, Biodiversity impacts
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Understanding of environmental models and data analytics