Senior Livestock Consultant[1158664]

ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, seeks a motivated and ambitious Senior Livestock Consultant to join the team, primarily working on delivering and expanding our range of poultry consultancy projects. The role requires the ability to develop and deliver technical and strategic consultancy. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support to others, prepare detailed technical reports for a range of clients, and gather and analyse data. Good interpersonal skills are needed for liaison with poultry industry stakeholders. Previous experience of undertaking literature reviews would be an advantage. A broad understanding of current poultry sector issues, policy impacts and trends in production costs is essential. While several years of experience would be beneficial, full training will be provided. The successful candidate will also have transferrable skills that will be applied periodically on projects focusing on other livestock sectors, particularly pigs. Immediate involvement will include gathering information from stakeholders and writing reports as part of a project team. Over time, the candidate will be expected to take a leading role in key work areas, act as a project manager, and lead the development and maintenance of relationships with key clients. Whilst this role will be predominantly home‑based, regular attendance at an ADAS office will be required initially for training. The applicant must be able to travel throughout England and Wales and occasionally Ireland and elsewhere for short periods for client meetings, events, and training purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of government, sector body, corporate and farming clients.
• Maintain professionalism, demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, and handle and present information and data to clients in reports and presentations.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads and prepare costed bids for new consultancy projects, using ADAS methodologies.

Person Specification

• Minimum of three years' experience in the livestock sector (preferably poultry) or in a consultancy‑related role.
• A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related science degree with relevant practical experience.
• A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills and the ability to develop collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent report‑writing skills, the ability to evaluate information and draw conclusions and recommendations.
• Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector.
• Knowledge of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff.

Salary And Benefits

• Up to £43,000, negotiable depending on experience.
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits programme (additional holidays, discounted gym membership).
• Private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support.
• A wide range of training opportunities.
• A friendly and supportive working environment designed to foster development and progress.
• Continued professional development encouraged.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy, part of RSK Group since 2016. We offer high‑quality, research‑based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base, from small landowners to government policy makers. Our technical specialists support local and national projects across multiple sectors and build long‑term client relationships. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and providing workplace adjustments that support flexibility and dynamic working arrangements. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions, beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.