Farm Management Consultant

MorePeople; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy firm as a Farm Management Consultant, where you will tackle various agricultural projects. You'll advise farm owners on strategic decisions ranging from contract farming to financial planning, contributing significantly to the growth and sustainability of agricultural businesses. This role offers flexibility, career development, and the chance to drive change in the rural sector.

Benefits

Clear career development and progression

Flexible working from day one

Enhanced holiday allowance

Ongoing training

Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access

Birthday leave and volunteer days

Qualifications

• Prior experience in agriculture or similar role.
• Familiarity with contract farming arrangements required.
• Practical mindset for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contract farming agreements and business strategy.
• Delivering tailored financial planning and cost control.
• Guiding crop rotations, livestock systems, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Client Focus

Education

Relevant degree (preferred)

Job description

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
• Experience in a similar role - ideally farm consultancy/farm management
• 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 companies 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 companies 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.

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

Want to know more? Get in touch by calling me, Hannah on 01780 480 530, email me on [e-mail] or look me up on LinkedIn and message me there.

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