Senior Farming Grants Consultant

Countryside Classroom; Bourton-on-the-Water; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Mentor program

Leadership coaching

Job summary

Just Farm is seeking a senior professional to guide farmers and landowners through DEFRA funding opportunities and related grants. The role emphasises analytical thinking, strong communication, and proactive leadership from our Cotswolds-based office.

You will identify opportunities, design client schemes, mentor the service team, and network at industry events to expand the client base. A degree and farm consultancy background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education required; ability to present complex concepts.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Proactive self-starter capable of handling challenges.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Responsible with ownership of workload and objectives.
• Results-driven with a focus on outcomes.
• Passionate about countryside farming and land-based enterprises.
• Experience in Farm Business Consultancy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep knowledge of DEFRA annual payment schemes (Higher Tier Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive under ELMs).
• Identify and generate new business opportunities and build trade relationships.
• Build and grow client relationships by communicating Just Farm values and services.
• Design and deliver schemes with clients to improve business resilience and profitability via DEFRA schemes.
• Ensure the Client Service Specialist team is briefed to deliver exceptional client service.
• Attend industry events to network and stay current with trends.
• Complete Annual Reviews for a growing client base.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Self-starter

Results oriented

Problem solving

Farm countryside passion

Farm business consultancy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Just Farm is seeking a senior professional to guide farmers and landowners through DEFRA funding opportunities and related grants. The role emphasises analytical thinking, strong communication, and proactive leadership from our Cotswolds-based office.

You will identify opportunities, design client schemes, mentor the service team, and network at industry events to expand the client base. A degree and farm consultancy background are preferred.