Agribusiness Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Agribusiness Consultant to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This full-time role offers the opportunity to provide independent consultancy services to farmers and growers, focusing on strategic planning and financial analysis. As a consultant, you will collaborate with clients to enhance their business performance while receiving on-the-job training and industry-relevant qualifications. The company promotes a culture of continuous professional development and offers flexible benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about agribusiness.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Private Healthcare

On-the-job Training

Mentoring

Qualifications

• An agricultural or business-related qualification to HND or Degree level.
• Good communication skills to influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply skills across a range of farm business management consultancy services.
• Collaborate with the team to provide independent, cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Farm Business Management

Strategic Planning

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

HND or Degree in Agriculture or Business

Tools

BPS Impact Calculator

Xero

FM9

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ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is looking to appoint an Agribusiness Consultant on a full-time, permanent basis in their offices based in Leeds.

ADAS is the leading supplier of independent technical, environmental, and farm business advice to the UK’s farmers and growers, land managers, and related organisations. We provide a wide range of specialist consultancy services to individual businesses, undertake leading-edge research, and deliver knowledge transfer and advice programmes on behalf of government and industry organisations.

Key responsibilities:

1. Develop and apply skills across a range of farm business management consultancy services, such as strategic planning, farm business reviews, creation of diversified enterprises, and financial analysis and planning.
2. Work alongside other staff to enable clients to achieve their overall business objectives by providing independent guidance and actions to improve performance continually.
3. Collaborate with the team to develop skills to analyse problems and provide independent, cost-effective solutions that include technically correct and legally compliant advice.
4. Enhance your knowledge of ADAS ALM support tools, including BPS Impact Calculator, Xero, and FM9.
5. Work with your mentor to upskill your technical and business knowledge, producing technical reports to a high standard with attention to detail.
6. Increase your understanding of ADAS ALM and the wider ADAS businesses through online learning and internal networking.

Qualifications and experience:

• An agricultural or business-related qualification to HND or Degree level in a land-based subject area.
• Previous relevant practical experience in agriculture is preferable but not essential.
• Good communication skills, both internally and externally, to influence decision-makers.
• Consistently work to a high standard with attention to detail.
• Be creative and solution-oriented, with a determination to deliver value to clients.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to travel, including overnight stays, when required.

Salary and benefits:

• On-the-job training and mentoring, along with industry-relevant qualifications, will be provided.
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Encouragement of Continuing Professional Development.
• Flexible benefits, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare.

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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.