Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant

AB Agri; England; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A leading agricultural consultancy firm is seeking a Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant to provide expert advice to dairy processors and their supplying farms. The role involves translating complex policies into practical strategies, managing consultancy projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance sustainability and biodiversity. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and at least five years of consultancy experience. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the agri-food sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in agricultural sustainability or biodiversity consultancy.
• Ability to translate policy into practical on-farm practices.
• Strong communicator with corporate and farming stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy to corporate dairy and agri-food customers.
• Translate policy into clear advice for farmers.
• Design customer-specific sustainability strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of sustainability

Communication skills

Consultancy experience

Education

Degree in agriculture, environmental science, or sustainability

Job description

Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant

Location: Hybrid, UK. Contract & Hours: Permanent, Mon – Fri, 40 hours per week. Package: Salary from £55,000 a year, pension contributions matched up to 10%, flexible benefits.

Regular UK travel required – typically 2–3 days some weeks, with occasional overnight stays. Other weeks will be home‑based.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant to join our Kite and Asterra UK Corporate team. In this role, you’ll help dairy processors, retailers, and their supplying farms navigate the challenges of carbon reduction, biodiversity enhancement, soil health, and water quality. You’ll translate complex policy and science into practical, on‑farm actions, ensuring strategies are both credible and commercially viable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide consultancy to corporate dairy and agri‑food customers on sustainability, biodiversity, water quality, and carbon.
• Translate policy and frameworks into clear, practical advice for farmers.
• Design and deliver customer‑specific sustainability strategies and programmes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on UK and international environmental policy.
• Collaborate with colleagues across AB Agri to co‑create impactful solutions.
• Manage consultancy projects from brief to completion, delivering high‑quality outputs.
• Represent AB Agri in boardrooms and on farms, adapting communication to each audience.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
• Extensive knowledge built through at least five years in agricultural sustainability or biodiversity consultancy.
• Demonstrated skill in translating policy into on‑farm practices.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging both corporate stakeholders and farmers.
• Proficient in conveying ideas and collaborating with both corporate stakeholders and farmers.

Why Work With AB Agri

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers – and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose‑driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone. If you need any additional support (e.g., alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter – or anything else) just let us know.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Food Production