At a Glance
- Tasks: Support farming businesses with strategic advice and grant applications to boost profitability.
- Company: Reputable consultancy serving the Devon and South West agricultural community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Ideal for self-motivated individuals looking for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable farming while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in farm consultancy or agriculture, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you looking to advance your career in farm business consultancy? Do you bring strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and a practical farming background? We are recruiting an experienced Farm Business Consultant to join a highly regarded consultancy serving Devon and the wider South West. In this client-facing role, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of farming businesses, providing trusted advice to improve profitability, build resilience, and support sustainable long-term planning. This opportunity would suit a self-motivated professional who combines sound commercial judgement with practical farming expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients with grant and stewardship scheme applications, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and commercially aligned.
- Provide practical farm management and strategic business advice to enhance performance and support sustainable growth.
- Manage RPA mapping, claims, and related compliance requirements with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts, and business appraisals to support informed decision-making and performance improvement.
- Advise clients on relevant regulations, assurance standards, and compliance obligations across the agricultural sector.
- Build strong, trusted client relationships and deliver clear, practical recommendations tailored to individual business needs.
- Identify and contribute to new business development opportunities to support the continued growth of the consultancy.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience as a Farm Business Consultant or in a similar advisory role.
- A degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- This role may also suit a graduate or farm secretary seeking their next career move.
- Experience with grants, schemes, and stewardship applications, including working experience with RPA-based schemes.
- Strong practical farming knowledge combined with a commercial mindset.
- Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive, organised, and detail-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Farm Business Consultant – Devon & South West - CE004 employer: De Lacy Executive
As a Farm Business Manager at our diversified estate, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable agriculture and innovation. We offer a competitive salary, on-site accommodation, and a supportive work culture that values leadership and professional growth, all set within a well-invested 3,000-acre farming operation. With opportunities to shape the future of our farming practices and a commitment to regenerative methods, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector.
