Farm Management Consultant

MorePeople; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural consultancy based in Perth seeks an experienced Farm Management Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will work with farming businesses, providing strategic advice on contract farming and environmental schemes. The ideal candidate has experience in agriculture, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset. Enjoy flexible working, enhanced holiday benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working from day one

Enhanced holiday allowance

Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access

Birthday leave

Volunteer days

Staff events

Qualifications

• Prior experience in agriculture is essential.
• Ability to assess farm performance and recommend improvements.
• Experience with environmental compliance and agri-environment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contract farming agreements and business strategy.
• Deliver tailored financial planning and cost control.
• Support new business development and innovation adoption.

Skills

Familiarity with contract farming arrangements

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of UK agriculture?

A unique opportunity has opened up for an experienced Farm Management Consultant to join a forward-thinking team tackling a diverse range of rural and land-based projects. With a portfolio that spans the full spectrum of rural consultancy, this role offers challenge, variety, and room to grow.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to help farming businesses thrive. You'll work directly with farm owners and operators, offering strategic advice on everything from contract farming to environmental schemes.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Advising on contract farming agreements and business strategy
• Delivering tailored financial planning and cost control
• Assessing farm performance and recommending improvements
• Guiding crop rotations, livestock systems, and environmental compliance
• Applying for grants and managing agri-environment schemes
• Supporting new business development and innovation adoption
• Staying ahead of regulatory changes and market trend

What You\'ll Bring

• Familiarity with contract farming arrangements
• Prior experience in agriculture
• A practical, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills and client focus
• Relevant degree preferred but not essential

Why Apply?

• Clear career development and progression
• Flexible working from day one
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and cross-sector experience
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access and mental health services
• Extra perks like birthday leave, volunteer days, and staff events

Where You\'ll Be Based

The role is based in Perth, the company\'s Head Quarters since the 1960s. This office has the largest team across all our locations, with specialists in Rural Land Management, Estate Agency, Architecture, Forestry, and Utilities. The companeis in-house Accounts Department, which provides financial services for clients and the business itself, is also based here.

Flexible and hybrid working is also supported, if required.

How to Apply

If you\'re ready to use your expertise to drive real change in the rural sector, this is your next move.

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