Farming & Agribusiness
The UK’s longest established agricultural recruitment consultancy
Farming and agribusiness have been at the heart of De Lacy Executive Recruitment since our founding in 2000. As the leading recruitment consultancy for agriculture and agribusiness, we have built strong relationships across the sector, from leading agribusinesses and innovative start-ups to family farms and specialist enterprises. With over 25 years of experience, we connect businesses with the right talent to drive success.
Our team shares a deep passion for farming and agriculture. Many come from family farms, have studied agriculture, or have worked in the industry for a long time. This hands-on experience gives us unique insight into the sector, enabling us to understand our clients' needs and match them with the best talent.
Our deep industry knowledge and extensive network enable us to connect employers with the right talent, whether for leadership roles, technical specialists, or commercial professionals. We understand the challenges and opportunities within UK agriculture and are committed to helping businesses secure the expertise they need to thrive in an evolving industry.
Farming & Agribusiness sectors we recruit for
Here are examples of areas of agriculture we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Farming - Arable, fresh produce, vertical farming, grassland, beef, sheep, dairy and poultry farming.
Livestock Inputs & Services - Feed & nutrition, genetics, animal health, livestock equipment and veterinary.
Agronomy & Inputs - Ag chem, fertiliser, seed, soil health and crop science.
Agricultural Consultancy - Farm business management, net zero, conservation, sustainability, health & safety, grants and subsidies.
Ag-Tech & Machinery - Tractors, agricultural machinery dealerships, robots, automation, parlour equipment, new technologies, decarbonisation, software and farm data.
Estate & Land Management - Diversification, property, conservation, surveying, agricultural land management, forestry, country sports and waste management.
Job roles & functions we recruit for
Here are examples of roles we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Commercial - Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Account Manager and Consultant.
Farm Management - Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager, Estate Manager and Estate Director.
Technical - Agronomist, Engineer, Formulator, Nutritionist, Technician, R & D Manager, Trials Assistant and Geneticist.
Operations - Operations Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager, Health & Safety Officer and Feed Mill Manager.
Supply Chain & Procurement - Livestock Buyer, Commodity Trader, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Manager, Retail/Wholesale and Distribution Manager.
Senior Management - CEO, Managing Director, Director, General Manager, Sales Director and Commercial Director.
Sustainability - Sustainability Manager, Regenerative Farming Specialist and Soil Health Specialist, ESG Lead, Conservation Manager and Waste Manager.
Speak to our Farming & Agribusiness Lead
Finding the right talent can be challenging, but we’re here to help.
Speak to our lead consultant for Farming & Agribusiness for an informal, no-obligation chat about your hiring needs and how we can support your business.
Grace Nugent
01885 483440 | grace.nugent@delacyexecutive.co.uk
Client Testimonials
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.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment is the cream in recruitment!
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.
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.
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 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.
We have been very impressed with De Lacy Executive, having never used a recruitment agency before. They took the time to really understand our business and the type of person we were looking for. Chelsea was friendly, professional and efficient throughout, making the whole recruitment process straightforward and easy. Communication was excellent, and we always felt well informed. We would highly recommend Chelsea and De Lacy Executive.
