Agricultural Consultant (Permanent) Job at Beauly Full Time NEW

About the Team: SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture, food, and land-based businesses; working across supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security. Our 200-strong team of consultants, technicians and specialist support staff are based in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local insight and expertise to 8,500 farm businesses. Whilst our food & footprint offering provides robust and highly responsive technical expertise which links the business of food production with environmental objectives. Together, our trusted teams offer nationwide experience and trusted local support tailored to your business, with technical advice which is grounded in the latest research. We provide an unrivalled level of consultancy to the wider rural sectors as part of SRUC and, with roots that go back over 100 years, we work with a diverse range of business types across the public and private sectors – from the smallest crofter to corporate multinationals. The role is primarily about the delivery of technical expertise to the agricultural sector but also requires the skills and capability to collaborate with all parties acting within the agriculture, land and food-based industries. Through expert knowledge, support, technical advice, tools, and collaboration, consultants assist and support their clients to meet their individual business objectives and increase efficiency and sustainability, as well as helping industry stakeholders, government agencies and private sector businesses to deliver on their organisational objectives. Experience of the challenges faced by small-to-medium sized agricultural businesses will be an advantage. Identify business opportunities for SAC Consulting services for both farming and non-farming clients in the rural community. Support the provision of consultancy services to farmers, crofters, landowners and other local rural businesses Maintain effective local liaison with other industry stakeholders such as banks, RPID, commercial companies, local enterprise companies, SNH and NFUS Significant practical post graduate experience in agriculture is required. A qualification in Agriculture or another relevant discipline You will be educated to SCQF level 8/9 or have a HND/Degree in Agriculture, Business or a subject related to this job role Financial analytics and reporting Business development Livestock farming systems Farm business management Scottish farming policy, agencies and industry partners ~ Full driving licence. Related postgraduate qualification (MSc etc.) Ability to identify business opportunities Farm management experience Knowledge of SGRPID policy and subsidy schemes Please note that this position may not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas) Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this role, and complete an online application form by pressing “apply”. SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol.