Business Consultant jobs in United Kingdom

Berrys

We are a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects, business consultants, heritage consultants, and engineers offering all property-related services under one roof.

Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential, or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all service areas allows us to see the full picture. With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face and the attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of their land, property, and business.

With offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally for providing high-quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.

Berrys is seeking an ambitious, qualified Rural Business Consultant to join our Kettering office and take on a wide range of professional work. You will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the business within a highly motivated team with significant career progression opportunities.

About the Business Consultant Role
Areas of professional work will include:

1. Provision of business solutions to farmers and landowners
2. Farm business management and diversification advice
3. Assisting with the management of our in-hand farm portfolio
4. Providing clients with practical advice on grants and subsidies, including the profitable implementation of environmental schemes
5. Preparation of profit and cash flow budgets for business planning
6. Practical and entrepreneurial advice on renewable technologies
7. Managing and developing client relationships (new and existing)
8. Supporting delivery of the business plan
9. Assisting in the delivery of agreed financial targets and being responsible for managing own performance

About the individual for the Rural Business Consultant Role

1. Two to four years post-graduate experience
2. Have a practical understanding of business, agriculture, land, and property
3. Ability to operate independently and work as a team but also know when to refer to a senior colleague for advice
4. Will be actively seeking to build their professional network
5. Will take ownership of their budget and manage their workload to meet this
6. Self-motivated and can act on own initiative
7. Strong written and verbal communication skills
8. Strong IT competence
9. Access to a vehicle with insurance for business

Rural Business Consultant Role Benefits
The Rural Business Consultant Role sits within a friendly and supportive team where you will have opportunities to develop your skills.

• We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications, and experience
• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• We provide a Private Healthcare scheme for all
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
• Following a successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes

Hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked following our agile working philosophy

Closing Date: 5/2/2025

Please note that we may close this role early if sufficient applications are received; therefore, it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.