Senior Consultant - Dairy Specialist

SRUC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural consultancy organization in the South-West of Scotland is looking for a Senior Consultant - Dairy Specialist. This is a full-time, permanent position where the successful candidate will deliver technical advice and strategic consultancy to farmers and corporate clients across the UK. A degree in Agriculture and dairy consultancy experience are essential. The role includes responsibilities such as advising on herd management, delivering training, and supporting supply chain companies. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Flexible working patterns

Continuing Professional Development

Hybrid working solutions

Qualifications

• Essential experience in dairy consultancy and practical farming.
• Postgraduate experience is essential.
• Current full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and strategic consultancy to farmers.
• Co-ordinate dairy consultancy delivery through local offices.
• Provide training and support for supply chain companies.

Skills

Nutritional management

Grassland management

Herd management

Business management

Financial skills

Education

Degree in Agriculture or equivalent

Job description

Senior Consultant - Dairy Specialist

Flexible, South-West Region
Full-Time
Permanent
£43,147 - £55,580 per annum (depending on experience)
Reference: CML/CS/017/25
Closing date: 11th January 2026

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.

Admin ref: CML/CS/017/25

Salary and benefits?

• £43,147- £55,580 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 clicking here, or visit SRUC | Jobs at SRUC.

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

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