At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners while supporting their growth.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading agricultural consultancy in Lincoln.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, life assurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to work/life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree in agriculture or related field; strong communication and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant to join our team at the Lincoln office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well‑established, long‑term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self‑organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.
Responsibilities
- Provide tailored business advice to farmers and landowners
- Support clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemes
- Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planning
- Assist with contract farming agreements
- Prepare and submit grant funding applications
- Advise on machinery sharing and other joint ventures
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Varied experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farming
- A relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related discipline
- A strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- willingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requests
- Driven to work in a wider team
Benefits
- Holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service
- Life Assurance of four times your basic salary
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Westfield Health Cashplan
- One Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm. We are offering a permanent full‑time position based on 37.5 hours per week. We are also fully open to discussing part‑time flexible working requirements and operate a 'Smart Working' policy to support a work/life balance.
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