Agricultural Consultant / Trainee

SAC Consulting is seeking an Agricultural Consultant to join our Portree team on a full-time permanent basis. You will join a team of consultants delivering advice to farmers and land managers in the allocated area. The successful candidate will need to be versatile and be willing to be involved in a range of Consultancy services. For candidates with the appropriate potential, we may consider appointing at a lower grade on a 'trainee' basis with a view to developing into the full Consultant role after a period of training. See the Job Paticulars document for further details.,

• providing technical and business consultancy services to farmers and landowners in the Inverness area
• working as a team to motivate, support and develop each other as a team,
• building strong relationships with the farming and local community, suppliers, and industry bodies.
• building trust and rapport with colleagues and customers.
• being initiative-taking and engaged with the development of wider SAC services, working with your regional consulting and academic colleagues.
• execution of project work funded both internally and externally.
• representing SAC Consulting and SRUC professionally at meetings, events, and farming groups.
• creating a work climate that encourages innovative ideas and solutions for customers.
• identifying and developing business opportunities.
  
  Significant practical post graduate experience in agriculture is required.
• A qualification in Agriculture or another relevant discipline. SCQF Level 8. BASIS, FACTS, and FBAAS would be desirable qualifications.
• Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Full driving licence and own transport
• Ability to travel away from home base when required.
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.
  
  SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses.
Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters. The SAC Consulting Solutions Group provides an unrivalled level of consultancy service to farmers, crofters, and the wider rural sector throughout Scotland. 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. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter. SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046


• Up to £39,667 depending on experience.
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns considered
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development