Trainee Farm Business Consultant

De Lacy Executive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Trainee Farm Business Consultant to join their team. This role offers a chance to build a consultancy career with mentorship from experienced professionals. Duties include conducting business reviews and providing strategic advice to farming clients. Candidates should possess strong skills in communication and Excel, along with an interest in agricultural policies. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Bespoke internal training

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Previous farm consultancy experience is not required as training will be provided.
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel are essential.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside established consultants delivering high-quality advice to farming clients.
• Conduct whole-farm business reviews and strategic planning.
• Support environmental scheme applications like SFI and CS.
• Provide ongoing business support through farm visits.

Skills

Numerate

Curious

Confident engaging with farmers

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Good people skills

Education

Degree in agriculture or rural business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our client is a respected provider of independent business advice to farms and rural enterprises across the UK. The firm is known for its practical, forward-thinking support across farm consultancy, grant funding, environmental schemes, and strategic planning.

Due to continued growth in demand, our client is looking to appoint a Trainee Farm Business Consultant to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity to build a consultancy career under the guidance of experienced professionals in the sector.

You may be a recent graduate, early-career professional, or someone with farm consultancy experience looking to move somewhere new. Crucially, you will be numerate, curious, and confident engaging with farmers.

The role offers genuine variety there will be time spent on-farm, at home, and in the office. Over time, you will build your own client base and take increasing ownership of advisory work.

Responsibilities:

As part of a close-knit team, you will work alongside established consultants delivering high-quality advice to a wide range of farming clients. Your work will span:

Whole-farm business reviews and strategic planning

Financial budgeting, benchmarking and enterprise costings

Supporting environmental scheme applications (e.g. SFI, CS, capital grants)

Ongoing business support through regular farm visits and advisory contact

You will bring:

A degree in agriculture, rural business, or a related subject (desirable)

Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel (essential)

Good numerical ability (Maths GCSE/A Level desirable)

Practical understanding of farming systems and challenges

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to mediate and diplomatize, good people skills

Ability to learn quickly, confidence to ask questions

An interest in Agri-policy, rural development or business performance

Full UK driving licence

Previous farm consultancy experience is not required training and mentoring will be provided from day one.

Remuneration

Competitive salary reflective of skills and potential

Flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances

Bespoke internal training programme and external accreditation

Opportunities for progression within a respected, independent partnership

Exposure to a wide variety of farm businesses and advisory work

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Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

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