Senior Beef & Sheep Advisory Specialist

SRUC; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 44,118 - 56,831; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Support for Continuing Professional Development

Job summary

An agricultural consultancy organization is seeking a Senior Agricultural Consultant specializing in Beef and Sheep to deliver consultancy services in North East Scotland. The role includes providing technical advice, coordinating consultancy delivery, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a degree in Agriculture, relevant consultancy experience, and skills in grassland management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including hybrid working solutions.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Agriculture or equivalent.
• Demonstrable postgraduate experience and consultancy experience in beef and sheep.
• Essential knowledge of nutritional and grassland management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate livestock consultancy delivery to farmers.
• Mentor specialist staff and deliver training.
• Provide technical advice including herd management.

Skills

Beef and sheep consultancy experience

Grassland management expertise

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Agriculture or equivalent

Job description

An agricultural consultancy organization is seeking a Senior Agricultural Consultant specializing in Beef and Sheep to deliver consultancy services in North East Scotland. The role includes providing technical advice, coordinating consultancy delivery, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a degree in Agriculture, relevant consultancy experience, and skills in grassland management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including hybrid working solutions.