Job Description

About the job

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

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.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Salary and benefits?

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

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.

About The Team:

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

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