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. 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 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 Opportunity:
The main purpose of this role is to deliver expertise to farmers, crofters and other clients in the allocated region.
SAC Consulting is a direct route for knowledge generated within SRUC to be shared directly into the agricultural industry. The role is primarily about the delivery of 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.
In addition, SAC Consultants work collaboratively with colleagues across SRUC to strengthen the links between industry and research and education.
This role is 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.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
- Support the provision of technical and financial consultancy services to farmers, crofters, managers and other local rural businesses
- identify business opportunities for SAC services for non-farming clients in the rural community and to promote, provide and sell such services appropriately
- promote, market and sell SAC services which will be serviced by the consultant, other local staff and specialist colleagues
- maintain effective local liaison with staff of other organisation with rural interests, including banks, commercial companies, Local Enterprise companies, SNH and NFUS
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- You should be a naturally articulate communicator, with proven IT Skills
- Self motivated and a team player
- You should have experience of the following:
- Practical experience of the agricultural industry in Scotland
- Agricultural production systems
- Livestock farming systems
- Financial analytics and reportingBusiness development
- Scottish farming policy, agencies and industry partners
- Full driving licence
Desirable qualifications and experience:
- BASIS, FACTS, FBASS
- Ability to identify business opportunities
- Public Speaking
- Consultancy experience
- Knowledge of SGRPID policy and subsidy schemes
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
Please note that this position may not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Why work for SAC Consulting / SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in your learning and development
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