Overview
An exciting opportunity exists within our Agricultural Team. If you are passionate and ambitious about playing a key role in supporting our growth ambitions in this sector where we play a significant role in supporting the farming industry, please read on.
The team of Agricultural Directors provides finance and support to farmers across the UK, supporting food production and land management alongside the sector’s drive towards net zero and increased sustainability. As an Agriculture Director you will support that vision.
We offer hybrid working wherever possible, bringing colleagues together across our UK estate while also supporting generous access to home working.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the Sector Agricultural Team, you will primarily be responsible for maintaining and growing an existing portfolio of business, upholding our Agricultural presence in the region to support our customers and drive business growth. You will review opportunities for business growth whenever possible, support the wider team to promote best practice, and ensure alignment with our risk appetite and compliance principles.
Qualifications
- A passion for, and experience of, working in the UK agricultural market
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and build lasting relationships with our agricultural customers
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills (including Excel financial modelling skills) with an ability to understand and interpret financial statements and due diligence reports
- Excellent organisational and project management skills to deliver excellent levels of customer service, high standards of work and outstanding attention to detail
- Capacity to cope with complex situations, tight deadlines and to have a flexible approach to challenges and problem solving
- Good interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of engaging with the local professional community
- Understanding of risk and compliance requirements in line with the role
- The ability to travel to meet customers across your region
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, pro rata
- Access to private medical insurance
- Highly competitive pension
- Access to an annual performance‑related bonus
- Training and development to help you progress your career
- Great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death
- Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
- Up to 2 days of paid volunteering
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