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The UK’s longest established agricultural recruitment consultancy
Since 2000, De Lacy Executive has been partnering with UK and international employers to assist them in finding and hiring the right individuals, recognising that people are at the heart of every successful business. We understand that securing the right individuals is key to driving sustainable growth and long-term success.
At De Lacy Executive, we offer a bespoke 360° recruitment service for agri-businesses. We start by getting to know your company culture and goals, then focus on targeted headhunting and advertising. After screening and shortlisting the best people, we discuss their strengths and weaknesses with you. We handle interviews, gather feedback, and support you through job offer negotiations and onboarding to help retain talent. Plus, we provide ongoing advice and insights to ensure long-term success.
Why use De Lacy Executive Recruitment?
Industry Knowledge: We've been recruiting in agriculture and food production since 2000, building long lasting relationships and benefitting from repeat business and client/candidate loyalty.
Consultants: Specialists with industry experience, top-level training, and expertise in various agricultural areas.
Headhunting: Not just advertising roles, but actively headhunting to find the best candidates for your specific needs.
De Lacy Executive Process: Proven methods for identifying and securing top talent developed over decades.
Connections: Well-connected within the agricultural sector with an extensive reach.
International Reach: Successfully addressing skills shortages by recruiting from abroad in partnership with our parent company Farms.com.
Recruitment areas we specialise in
We recruit for businesses in farming, food production and the agricultural supply chain.
Job Type/Functions
Commercial
Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Consultant, Account Management
Farm
Estate/Farm Director, Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager
Technical
Agronomist, Engineer, Formulator, Nutritionist, Technician, R & D Manager, Trials Assistant
Operations
Operations Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager
Supply Chain & Procurement
Livestock Buyer, Commodity Trader, Supply Chain Planner
Senior Management
CEO, Managing Director, Director, General Manager, Sales Manager, Commercial Manager
Sustainability
Sustainability Manager, Regenerative Farming Specialist, Soil Health Specialist
Agricultural Subsectors
Livestock
Dairy, Sheep, Beef, Swine, Poultry, Genetics, Animal Health, Ruminant & Monogastric Feed
Growing
Arable, Horticulture, Fresh Produce, Viticulture, Vertical Farming, Agronomy & Arable Inputs
Ag-Tech & Machinery
Agricultural Machinery, Parlour Equipment, Ag-Tech
Food Production
Red & White Meat, Wine Production
Equestrian
Feed & Equipment
Bioenergy
Biogas, Anaerobic Digestion
Pest Control
Chemical Pesticides, Biological, Cultural and Physical
Included in our service offering
Dedicated Consultant: Your recruitment project will be led by a dedicated consultant with relevant expertise.
Market Insights: As agricultural specialists, we are well placed to advise on the current market conditions and provide salary bench marking.
Headhunting: We don't just advertise jobs, we actively approach people from similar businesses who have the skillset you are seeking.
Candidate Liaison: We will manage all candidate communication e.g. organise interviews, gather interview feedback and reject unsuccessful candidates.
Comprehensive Advertising: After years of testing, we've identified the most effective platforms to reach agricultural professionals, included at no extra cost.
Negotiation: Using our negotiation expertise we can agree a fair offer and handle inevitable counter-offers from employers desperate to keep good people.
Interview Process: We thoroughly interview candidates so that we can present you with a shortlist of people who match your brief.
Initial onboarding advice: Our consultants can advise you on best practice for onboarding new employees and ensuring they get off to the best start possible.
Bespoke 360° recruitment support for Agri-Business
Bespoke packages tailored to your needs
At De Lacy Executive, we understand that every business is unique. That’s why we don’t offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Our approach is highly tailored to your specific needs, as we take the time to get to know your business, its culture, and the type of people who will thrive within it.
Your dedicated recruitment consultant will work closely with you to understand the role, the skill set and experience required, and why the position is important to your business. We provide realistic, market-informed advice and use our expertise to ensure the best possible outcomes. It’s not just about finding candidates—it’s about finding the right people for your team.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation chat to discuss how we can help fill your vacancy and tailor a package that suits your needs.
Client Testimonials
Harry and the De Lacy Executive Recruitment team recently assisted us in the recruitment of a Fam Business Manager; the candidates that were presented were all excellent and the co-ordination of the recruiting process was faultless.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment is the cream in recruitment!
We have partnered with De Lacy Executive for over 11 years and throughout that time they have consistently delivered high-quality candidates across a broad range of positions, including Account Managers, Directors and specialist technical roles.
What sets them apart is the effort they take to understand our business. As a customer and service-focused organisation providing essential services to the dairy and wider agricultural sectors, it is important that any recruitment partner understands both our industry and our culture. De Lacy Exec has taken the time to gain that understanding, which is reflected in the quality and suitability of the candidates they introduce.
Their knowledge of our business, combined with their ability to identify experienced professionals, has made them a trusted and valued recruitment partner for many years.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment are my No.1 recruiter of choice, their service and expertise in the industry has continually impressed me. They are always on hand and committed to our success.
As a recruiter sceptic due to past experiences, De Lacy Executive Recruitment had quite the mountain to climb. However, they took the time to understand us, our business, and exactly who we needed for the role. They actively sought out strong candidates, listened to feedback, and ultimately provided us with a number of excellent options. Given how niche our requirements were, we were genuinely impressed.
I was happy with the level of service provided to me by De Lacy Executive Recruitment. I was provided with a good number of well qualified candidates in a reasonable timeframe. De Lacy were quick to provide a shortlist of suitable candidates, they listened to my feedback and adjusted their search accordingly.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment brought a different perspective to our recruitment process by recognising the strong transferable skills between agriculture and aquaculture. Their agricultural expertise enabled them to access a wider talent pool and generate high-quality candidate enquiries for our marine hatchery, taking much of the recruitment burden away from our team. They were professional, efficient, and easy to work with throughout the process, and I would be happy to work with them again in the future.
I have always found De Lacy Executive Recruitment to be dedicated to helping us find new talent to add to our team, taking the extra time to truly understand our business and our values to help us find the right fit. We have made some really fantastic appointments over the years and in what are often really challenging recruitment areas.
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