Agricultural Management Consultant

Menter a Busnes; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A business consultancy firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an Agricultural Management Consultant to enhance clients' financial performance and offer bespoke consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, problem-solving skills, and Excel knowledge. Responsibilities include producing financial reports, building relationships with clients, and contributing to meetings with insights. An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required for applicants. This role offers a salary between £38,000 and £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering high-quality support to farmers and landowners.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work from the office and attend on-farm meetings.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial information for diverse clients.
• Communicate clearly with clients about key management matters.
• Ensure all targets and deadlines are met consistently.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Share knowledge and insights in client meetings.
• Build confidence to become a primary client contact.
• Continuously enhance technical knowledge and service quality.
• Champion best practices in business operations.
• Assist in delivering services accurately within timeframes.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel knowledge

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Agricultural Management Consultant

Vacancy ID: 49702 DM

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

They provide bespoke business consultancy services tailored to the needs of farm and rural clients.

Job Role

Focussing on adding measurable value to clients' businesses, gaining broad exposure. This role provides the opportunity to develop strengths, identify areas for growth, and progressively take on greater autonomy. Over time, you will produce high-quality, accurate work while building strong, constructive relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

A proactive and commercially aware adviser with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality support to farmers and landowners. Skilled in relationship building, communication, and problem-solving, with solid Excel knowledge and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. Equally effective working independently or as part of a team, and fully flexible to work from the office and attend on-farm meetings.

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 dep on exp

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate financial information, including budgets, cashflow forecasts, and supporting documentation for a diverse portfolio of estate and farming clients.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with clients on key matters relating to the management and performance of their farm business.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to ensure all targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Identify issues, develop practical solutions, and present findings in a clear and structured manner.
• Communicate effectively-both in writing and verbally-with clients, team members, and other professionals.
• Contribute to client meetings by sharing knowledge, insights, and informed perspectives that add genuine value.
• Build confidence and capability to become a primary point of contact for clients over time.
• Continuously develop and apply technical knowledge to enhance the quality of advice and service delivery.
• Champion best practices in business operations and support ongoing improvements.
• Assist in delivering professional services efficiently, accurately, and within agreed timeframes.

Keywords: Agricultural Advisor, Agri-Business Consultant, Farm Management Consultant, Rural Business Consultant, Agriculture Strategy Consultant, Agri-Enterprise Consultant, Farm Advisory Specialist, Rural Affairs Consultant

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to Donna Morgan - Principal Recruitment Manager

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.