Farm Management Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural consultancy is seeking an experienced Farm Management Consultant to join their team in Perth. The ideal candidate will work with farm owners to enhance farm efficiency and profitability. With diverse projects, this role offers extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Enhanced holiday allowance

Ongoing professional training and development

Access to 24/7 GP and mental health support

Volunteer leave

Cycle to work scheme

A day off for your birthday

Annual staff conference

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of farm management.
• Experience managing contract farming arrangements.
• Good understanding of modern farming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to improve efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
• Managing and overseeing Contract Farming Agreements.
• Conducting on-site assessments to identify improvement areas.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Farm Management Consultant to join our team. This is an opportunity to join a team with a diverse portfolio of projects.

Bell Ingram is one of the UK’s largest independent firms of property specialists. We work with national and international clients to manage rural and commercial property portfolios, always aiming to provide the best advice and service to help them make the most of their assets.

What We Offer

By joining Bell Ingram, you will be part of a supportive team working on varied and interesting projects. We offer:

• A competitive salary, based on experience
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Opportunities to gain experience across different areas of the business

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Cycle to work scheme
• A day off for your birthday
• Volunteer leave
• Access to 24/7 GP and mental health support
• Annual staff conference
• Social and sporting events

The Role

As a Farm Management Consultant, you will work directly with farm owners and operators, providing expert advice to help improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability. You will assess farm businesses, identify areas for improvement, and provide tailored solutions across financial planning, crop and livestock management, and environmental schemes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing Contract Farming Agreements
• Providing financial planning, budgeting, and cost-control advice, for in hand and contract farmed units
• Conducting on-site farm assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Advising on farm business structures, including crop rotation and livestock management
• Implementing and managing agri-environment schemes
• Sourcing and applying for grant funding
• Developing and delivering farm business strategies to improve profitability
• Recommending sustainable farming practices to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact
• Supporting business development, including securing new clients
• Helping farmers integrate new agricultural technologies
• Developing risk management strategies to help farms deal with market changes and extreme weather
• Keeping up to date with farming regulations, trends, and best practices

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong working knowledge and practical experience of farm management
• Experience of managing contract farming arrangements (livestock and arable)
• A degree in a relevant field (desirable but not essential)
• A good understanding of modern farming, including crop and livestock management and sustainable farming techniques
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients

Location

Perth – Our headquarters, situated on the banks of the River Tay, has been home to Bell Ingram since 1962. This office has the largest team across all our locations, with specialists in Rural Land Management, Estate Agency, Architecture, Forestry, and Utilities. Our in-house Accounts Department, which provides financial services for clients and Bell Ingram itself, is also based here.

We support flexible working, including some home working if required.

Bell Ingram is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and is proud to be a Carer Positive organisation.

Interested?

For informal enquiries, please contact Mark Mitchell at 01738 621121.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to our HR Manager, Kirsty Watson, at [emailprotected]