Senior Consultant - Dairy Specialist

SRUC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural consultancy in Scotland seeks a Dairy Specialist to deliver comprehensive consultancy services to farmers and other stakeholders. The role involves delivering technical advice, mentorship, and training programs while requiring a degree in Agriculture and relevant consultancy experience. A valid driving license is essential for travel across Scotland. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Flexible working patterns

Continuing Professional Development investment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable relevant postgraduate experience required.
• Dairy consultancy experience is essential.
• Knowledge of practical farming and farm business management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical advice through consultancy offices.
• Mentor staff with a dairy interest.
• Provide training and business support for supply chain companies.

Skills

Nutrition advice

Technical advice

Strategic planning

Leadership

Financial skills

Education

Degree in Agriculture or equivalent

Job description

About the job

Are you looking for an exciting and varied career within agriculture and the rural sector?

SAC Consulting is looking for a Dairy Specialist to join our team in the South-West of Scotland on a full-time, permanent basis.

The dairy specialist will work closely with staff in our local consultancy offices and at the Dairy Research Centre to deliver technical advice, as well as financial and strategic consultancy to farmers, corporate clients, governments and levy boards in the UK with the bulk of farm work located in Scotland. The postholder will have the responsibility of co-ordinating dairy consultancy delivery to farmers through our local consultancy offices, working closely with and mentoring those with a dairy interest.

Farmer consultancy consists of:

• Nutrition advice and grassland feed budgeting.
• Technical advice including herd management, grassland management, cow fertility and youngstock management.
• Strategic planning – investment and marketing decisions.

The postholder will also be expected to deliver training, nutrition and business support for supply chain companies, work for levy boards, presentations at meetings, Monitor Farms, Climate Change Focus Farms and other group meetings. They will also be expected to deliver part of the dairy component of our Scottish Government funded Farm Advisory Service contract, consisting of meetings, groups and back up material.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

A degree in Agriculture or its equivalent is essential for this position. Demonstrable relevant postgraduate experience and dairy consultancy experience is essential, along with nutritional and grassland management expertise. Knowledge and experience of practical farming and farm business management is desirable, in particular – leadership, management and financial skills.

A current full, clean driving licence is essential for this role as travel to SAC Consulting/SRUC locations across Scotland will be required.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances. You must check that you meet the skilled worker eligibility criteria before applying.

Salary and benefits?

• £44,118- £56,831 depending on skills and experience
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns considered
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting our website.

Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.

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