Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant

AB Agri; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural consultancy in the UK seeks a Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant to advise on sustainability challenges faced by dairy processors and agri-food customers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in agricultural sustainability. This role offers a hybrid working option, a competitive salary starting from £55,000, and a collaborative workplace culture focused on growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

Access to flexible benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agricultural sustainability or biodiversity consultancy.
• Experience in translating complex policy into practical advice.
• Confidence engaging with corporate stakeholders and farmers.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy on sustainability, biodiversity, water quality, and carbon.
• Design and deliver customer-specific sustainability strategies.
• Manage projects and represent the company in various settings.

Skills

Extensive knowledge in agricultural sustainability

Strong communication skills

Ability to translate policy into on-farm practices

Education

Degree in agriculture, environmental science, sustainability, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Sustainability & Biodiversity Consultant

Location: Hybrid, UK

Contract & Hours: Permanent, Mon – Fri, 40 hours per week

Package includes Salary From £55,000 a year, plus pension contributions matched up to 10% and access to flexible benefits that support your development, wellbeing, and everyday life.

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.

Where growth meets purpose

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.

We’re thrilled to share that 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 so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.