WHO WE ARE

At Manor Farm, we’ve been producing premium Irish poultry for over 250 years — and animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Scandi Standard Group, a values-driven and people-first food business, we’re proud to lead the way in ethical, sustainable poultry farming.
Our Animal Welfare team plays a vital role in ensuring we uphold the highest standards across every part of our supply chain — from hatcheries to farms to processing. We’re now looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Animal Welfare Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract to support this critical work.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Make a real impact – your work helps shape the future of ethical, sustainable poultry in Ireland.
• Gain valuable experience – in a values-led company with a strong culture of learning and development.
• Join a trusted Irish brand – with the backing of an international food group committed to sustainability.
• Work with purpose – knowing your efforts support animal welfare, product quality, and customer trust.
• Collaborate with a supportive team – where integrity, care, and continuous improvement guide our work.
  Manor Farm is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
  Shortlisted candidates will be provided with the full job description at the next stage of the recruitment process

As Assistant Animal Welfare Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term), you’ll support the Animal Welfare Manager in monitoring and improving welfare practices across our supply chain — from farm to factory. Your work will ensure we maintain compliance with legal, customer, and certification standards, and continue to drive best-in-class welfare outcomes.
You will also work closely with the Quality department, contributing to audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor welfare standards across farms, transport, and slaughter – ensuring legal and customer requirements are met.
• Track and analyse welfare-related data, including health indicators, Salmonella/Campylobacter results, and audit outcomes.
• Support internal audit scheduling, training for staff and catchers, and record-keeping for compliance.
• Assist with investigations into welfare concerns and help drive root-cause solutions.
• Contribute to the development of welfare procedures and improvement plans.
• Support quality and compliance tasks such as traceability, internal audits, and document control.
• Promote welfare awareness across teams and champion our commitment to ethical production.