Agricultural Consultant

Menter a Busnes; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness consultancy in Suffolk is seeking an Agricultural Consultant to support farming clients with financial management and strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for helping farmers. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £40,000 and includes client travel.

Qualifications

• Desire to provide high-quality advice to farmers and landowners.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Experience in agriculture, rural business, or consultancy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate financial information and budgets.
• Communicating with clients on matters affecting their farm businesses.
• Liaising with clients to ensure targets are met.
• Defining problems and presenting findings effectively.
• Contributing insights in client meetings.

Skills

Relationship management

Problem solving

Financial management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Agricultural Consultant - Leading Agribusiness Advisory Firm

Vacancy Reference: 49702

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - applicants must have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you passionate about helping farmers and landowners strengthen and grow their businesses?

Do you have a strong head for finance, problem solving, and building relationships?

Are you ready to join one of the UK\'s most respected agricultural consultancy practices and take the next step in your professional career?

The Company

Our client is a specialist agribusiness consultancy, headquartered Suffolk, with a strong presence across the East and Southeast of England. They provide expert advice to estates and farming businesses, focusing on strategy, finance, and business operations. With a reputation for excellence and trusted long-term relationships, they pride themselves on delivering value-added services tailored to clients\' unique needs.

The Job Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Agricultural Management Consultant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of estates and farming clients, supporting their businesses through financial management, strategic advice, and practical problem-solving. The role will suit someone eager to build autonomy, contribute to client meetings, and develop into a trusted advisor within the agribusiness sector.

Location: Suffolk (with travel to clients)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Package: Up to £40,000

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate financial information, budgets, cashflow forecasts, and supporting documents.
• Communicating clearly and sensitively with clients on key matters affecting their farm businesses.
• Liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure targets and deadlines are met.
• Defining problems, identifying solutions, and presenting findings effectively.
• Contributing to client meetings with insights and professional recommendations.
• Continuously developing technical knowledge and applying it to client projects.
• Championing business operations and supporting the delivery of professional services in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• Desire to provide high-quality advice to farmers and landowners.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills (written and oral).
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience in agriculture, rural business, or consultancy is highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, independent learner with a team-oriented approach.
• Confident, professional, and client-focused.
• Willingness to travel to farms and work flexibly.
• Motivated to grow into a trusted point of contact for clients.

Who You Are

You\'re an ambitious professional who thrives on problem-solving and enjoys working closely with farming businesses. You are commercially minded, personable, and committed to delivering value to clients. You want to develop your skills in a supportive consultancy environment, building a career where no two days are the same.

How to Apply

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Alternatively, send your CV in confidence to Charles Woodward - Senior Recruitment Consultant.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your details will never be shared with any client without your prior permission.