Farm Business Consultant – South West (J240)

Overview

Farm Business Consultant role based across the South West on a hybrid basis, with flexibility to work across offices. Salary: Up to £35,000. This position supports farming clients to improve performance, profitability, and long-term sustainability, combining practical agricultural knowledge with business insight.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work with a wide range of farming and rural businesses across the South West
• Full training and professional development, including relevant agricultural and consultancy courses
• The chance to build a rewarding career in agricultural management consultancy
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced rural advisers and specialists

Main Duties

• This is a varied and client-focused role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing technical dairy advice, including independent nutrition guidance, fertility reviews, and forage management support
• Supporting farm businesses through business performance reviews, including the preparation of management accounts and analysis of financial and operational performance
• Assisting with business budgeting, forecasting, and planning, helping clients understand and improve their financial position
• Working closely with farmers and rural businesses to identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical solutions
• Supporting the delivery of tailored business advice that meets the individual needs and goals of each client
• Building strong relationships with clients and understanding their business challenges and ambitions
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across our rural and accounting teams to deliver a comprehensive service to clients

Qualifications

• An agricultural degree or a related qualification
• Practical farming or agricultural industry experience
• A strong interest in farm business performance and management
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and motivated approach, with the drive to develop a career in agricultural consultancy
• The ability to analyse information and present clear, practical advice
• A professional and team-oriented attitude

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