Agribusiness Consultant

RSK Group plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Agribusiness Consultant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This exciting role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while requiring travel to various offices. The successful candidate will develop and apply consultancy skills across farm business management, providing independent advice to help clients achieve their business objectives. With a focus on continuous professional development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their expertise in the agribusiness sector. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and client success.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Private health care

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Agricultural or business-related qualification to HND or Degree level required.
• Practical post-graduate experience in agriculture or business-related role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply skills in farm business management consultancy services.
• Provide independent direction to improve client performance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Agribusiness Knowledge

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Education

HND or Degree in Land-Based Subject

Tools

BPS Impact Calculator

Xero

FM9

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, are looking to appoint an Agribusiness Consultant on a full-time, permanent basis. This role can be based on a hybrid working arrangement with travel required into either their Leeds, Gleadthorpe or Boxworth offices.

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:

• 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.
• Work alongside other members of staff to enable clients to achieve their overall business objectives by providing independent direction and actions to improve performance on a continual basis.
• Work with the team to develop skills to analyse problems and provide independent and cost-effective solutions to clients that include technically correct and legally compliant advice.
• Grow your knowledge of the use of the suite of ADAS ALM support tools including BPS Impact Calculator, Xero and FM9.
• Continue to upskill your technical and business knowledge to facilitate your development as a consultant, producing technical reports to a good standard with attention to detail.
• Contribute to business development by promoting ADAS and developing contacts with new and existing clients, through meetings, speaking at events and press and media activities.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of ADAS ALM projects and assist project managers to achieve this wherever possible.

Qualifications and experience:

• Agricultural or business-related qualification to HND or Degree level in a land-based subject area.
• Practical post-graduate experience in agriculture or business-related role is required.
• Display good communication skills, both internally and externally, to influence key decision-makers.
• Creative and solution-orientated with a determination to deliver value to the client.
• Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel away from home base, including overnight stays, when required.

Salary and benefits:

• On the job training and mentoring will be provided, alongside industry relevant qualifications.
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development.
• Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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