Senior Consultant/Associate - Agriculture and Environment in Cambridge

Are you interested in promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture? Are you looking to join a successful, progressive and people‐focused firm? A new opportunity has arisen within our busy, friendly and talented Agriculture and Environment (A&E) team at Bidwells for an experienced agricultural consultant and specialist. This exciting Consultant, Senior Consultant or Associate role (depending on experience) will serve as a key member of the team, managing a diverse client base ranging from large institutional farmland investors to smaller family‑owned farming businesses.

This interesting and rewarding role will advise and deliver tailored management solutions, whether farms are operated in‑hand or through Farm Management Agreements, ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability. The successful person will also help drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities to expand Bidwells’ services and support future growth across the rural sector. This role will ideally be based from our Cambridge Head Office and we offer agile working, however we would also consider those nearer our Oxford and Norwich offices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Client management: Oversee a portfolio of clients farming a diverse range of crops and operating mixed, diversified enterprises, primarily across the Eastern Counties.
• Understand client needs and provide strategic advice and practical support to ensure they adopt modern, progressive farming practices that deliver efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of best‑in‑class farming standards, guiding clients on crop management, soil health, and innovative technologies.
• Advise on strategies to address sector changes and support innovation and resilience planning.
• Champion innovative farming practices and business structures, driving adoption of regenerative, low‑carbon, and technology‑led solutions.
• Promote and enhance our services and offering, actively identifying opportunities for new business, growth and cross‑selling.
• Develop a robust network of industry contacts, leveraging relationships to generate new business and strengthen client engagement.
• Represent the firm at events.
• Take full responsibility for profitability and delivery of instructions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Update and manage the CRM system, deals and work in progress.
• Stay current with industry standards, legislation, and best practices.
• Support the team and wider business through open communication, collaboration, knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring.

About You:

• Good knowledge of Eastern Counties agriculture and farming practices, with a strong understanding of regional challenges and opportunities.
• Collaborative and personable team player, able to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Highly literate and numerate, skilled in writing clear, concise reports and interpreting complex data sets to support decision‑making.
• Proficient in DEFRA grant and support schemes, with practical experience in navigating compliance and funding processes.
• An understanding of regenerative and low‑carbon farming practices.

The following would also be a bonus, but not essential:

• BASIS or FACTS qualified, and/or have a relevant agricultural or related degree or qualification.
• Experienced in public speaking and presentation.
• Experience within a similar professional services consultancy.
• Any direct experience of farm management and/or agronomy.
• An interest in environmental management and schemes to improve biodiversity.

Why Bidwells?

Bidwells is a different kind of business. Whilst we are a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‑owned, independent partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with a generous salary, bonus scheme and car allowance. As a Real Living Wage employer, we are committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, an additional wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work‑Life Balance: We value your well‑being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.