Agricultural Consultant

卒啃; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Please enter your search criteria below and select Search. To search for more than one item in a list, select the multiple criteria required using the keyboard keys 'Ctrl' or 'Shift'.

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications, experience, knowledge and memberships required for this job have also been included.

SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters.

The SAC Consulting Solutions Group provides an unrivalled level of consultancy service to farmers, crofters and the wider rural sector throughout Scotland.

SAC Consulting is part of SRUC (Scotland's Rural College) - a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy.

The Opportunity:

This Agricultural Consultant role is suited to those interested in agriculture in the Caithness and Sutherland area. The ability to understand the challenges faced by agricultural businesses will be an advantage.

In this role you will:

• Provide technical and financial consultancy services to farmers, crofters and other local rural businesses.
• Promote, market and sell SAC services which will be serviced by the consultant, other local staff and specialist colleagues.
• Assist with the delivery and promotion of the Farm Advisory Service.
• Represent SAC Consulting and SRUC professionally at meetings, events and farming groups.
• Build strong relationships with the farming and local community, suppliers and industry bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess an HND or degree in a relevant discipline. Whilst an agricultural qualification is desirable you may have a qualification within an area of business, finance or land-based sectors and, equally, your qualification could be in a transferable area such as teaching but backed up by your crofting/farming experience.

FBAASS, FACTS or BASIS qualifications would be desirable.

You should possess practical experience of Scottish agriculture (including beef/sheep farming) with a knowledge of agricultural production systems, livestock farming systems and farm business management.

An understanding of crofting, knowledge of CAP support systems (e.g. Single Application Forms & Greening) and arable farming would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential for this role.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing "apply".

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046