Rural Business Consultant

Berrys; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Towcester is seeking an ambitious Rural Business Consultant to provide business solutions to farmers and landowners. The role offers significant career progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of post-graduate experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage their workload effectively. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Excellent salary reflective of skills

Professional memberships paid

Private Healthcare scheme

35 days holiday per annum

Employee Assistance Programme

Agile working philosophy

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Two to four years post graduate experience
• Access to a vehicle with insurance for business
• Actively seeking to build professional network

Responsibilities

• Provision of business solutions to farmers and landowners
• Preparation of profit and cashflow budgets for business planning
• Support delivery of the business plan

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong IT competence

Ability to operate independently

Self-motivated

Understanding of business, agriculture, land and property

Job description

Berrys

We are a team of forward-thinking chartered surveyors, town planners, architects, business consultants, heritage consultants and engineers offering all property-related services under one roof.

Whether our clients are from the commercial, residential or rural sectors, drawing on experience across all service areas allows us to see the full picture. With a clear understanding of the challenges our clients face and the attention to detail that we apply to every aspect of a project, we can find solutions that maximise the potential of their land, property and business.

With offices across the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high quality professional advice, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of property.

Berrys is seeking an ambitious, qualified Rural Business Consultant to join our Towcester office and to take on a wide range of professional work. You will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the business within a highly motivated team with significant career progression opportunities.

About The Business Consultant Role

Areas of professional work will include:

• Provision of business solutions to farmers and landowners
• Farm business management and diversification advice
• Assisting with the management of our in hand farm portfolio
• Providing clients with practical advice on grants and subsidies including the profitable implementation of environmental schemes
• Preparation of profit and cashflow budgets for business planning
• Practical and entrepreneurial advice on renewable technologies
• Managing and developing client relationships (new and existing)
• Supporting delivery of the business plan
• Assisting in the delivery of agreed financial targets and being responsible for managing own performance

About The Individual For The Rural Business Consultant Role

• Two to four years post graduate experience
• Have a practical understanding of business, agriculture, land and property
• Ability to operate independently and work as a team but also know when to refer to a senior colleague for advice
• Will be actively seeking to build their professional network
• Will take ownership of their budget and will manage their workload to meet this
• Self-motivated and can act on own initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT competence
• Access to a vehicle with insurance for business

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday.

Rural Business Consultant Role Benefits

The Rural Business Consultant Role role sits within a friendly and supportive team where you will have opportunities to develop your skills.

The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.

• We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
• We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
• We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all
• We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
• We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
• We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
• Potential for discretionary bonus
• We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
• Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
• We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes
• Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.