Agricultural Consultant Opportunities
- Recruiter
- SRUC
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Attractive salaries
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 09 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Business Opportunities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Agricultural Consultant Opportunities
Forfar and Perth
GBPattractive salaries (see below) REF: CML/CS/054/21
SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
SAC Consulting is part of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). We support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses, with more than 180 professionals delivering advisory and consulting services from 25 offices in Scotland and Northern England. Over 7,800 clients, ranging from farmers and crofters to large multinationals and public sector organisations, rely on us to turn research into advice and advantage: helping them improve productivity, reduce emissions and implement sustainable practices.
These roles are suited to individuals with experience of working in the agricultural sector with knowledge and skills in arable cropping and upland and hill livestock systems. Experience of the challenges faced by small to medium sized agricultural businesses will be an advantage.
The purpose of this role is:
- To provide technical and financial consultancy services to farmers and managers and other local rural business.
- To promote, market and sell SAC services which will be servic ed by the consultant, other local staff and specialist colleagues.
- To assist with the delivery and promotion of the Farm Advisory Service.
- To identify business opportunities for SAC services for non-farming clients in the rural community and to promote, provide and sell such services appropriately.
- To maintain effective local liaison with staff of other organisation with rural interests, including banks, commercial companies, Local Enterprise companies, SNH and NFUS
- To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be required.
We have roles based in Forfar and Perth. Please clearly indicate your preferred location(s) on your application form.
Appointments will be made at Trainee Consultant, Consultant or Senior Consultant level. Salary and grade on appointment will be dependent on experience and qualifications based on the following scales:
Grade 5: GBP25,431 - GBP29,071 per annum
Grade 4: GBP30,896 - GBP36,041 per annum
Grade 3: GBP33,715 - GBP39,387 per annum
Grade 3+: GBP39,387 - GBP45,883 per annum
You should possess an HND, degree or equivalent in Agriculture or other relevant discipline. BASIS, FACTS , and FBAAS would be useful.
Further details on the responsibilities and requirements for these roles can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for these roles. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.
Closing date: 12 July 2022
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