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Farm Business Consultant

Posted 21 January 2025
Salary £35000 - £65000 per annum, Benefits: Bonus
LocationSouth West England
Job type Permanent
Discipline Agricultural & Farm ServicesAnimal Feed & NutritionDairyFarming
ReferenceCP-39299
Contact NameCharlotte Powell

Job description

Farm Business Consultant – Dorset
The Job
We are seeking a Farm Business Consultant to join a well-established consultancy team supporting agricultural and rural businesses in the South West of England.
This hybrid role combines working from home, visiting clients on farms, and occasional office-based collaboration. Key responsibilities include:
  • Conducting business appraisals and creating financial plans
  • Analysing farm accounts and benchmarking technical and financial performance
  • Supporting joint ventures and restructuring projects
  • Preparing and submitting planning applications
  • Delivering compliance advice, including Red Tractor, NVZ, audits, and grants
  • Providing specialist technical advice on dairy, grassland, livestock, and soils nutrition
  • Facilitating farmer discussion groups and buying group management
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in farming, agriculture, or consultancy. You’ll need:
  • Demonstrable experience in farm business consultancy or a related field
  • Strong IT skills, including fluency with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent numerical, analytical, and communication skills
  • A proactive approach to supporting clients’ goals, whether growth, consolidation, or restructuring
  • A self-motivated, organised, and flexible mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
You should ideally reside in Dorset, Somerset, or Wiltshire or be willing to relocate to the region.
The Package
  • Competitive salary based on experience £35,000 - £65,000
  • Health insurance and a statutory pension scheme
  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities to build new skills and services
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant: Cpowell@agriRS.co.uk
We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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