At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic support and advice to improve farm profitability and sustainability.
- Company: Respected farming consultancy on the Dorset and Somerset border.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, performance bonuses, and professional development.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities with potential for share ownership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dairy sector while working with diverse farming businesses.
- Qualifications: Degree in Agriculture, consultancy experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Do you have a passion for farm business consultancy and a strong interest in the dairy sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected and established farming consultancy based on the Dorset and Somerset border. Working with a diverse portfolio of farming businesses, you will provide trusted advice and strategic support to help clients improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. This varied role will involve financial planning, business appraisals, planning applications, and delivering specialist guidance to dairy farming businesses. It is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, forward-thinking professional who is passionate about agriculture and driven to make a tangible impact within the farming community.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake farm and rural business appraisals
- Provide financial planning and business consultancy services to farming and rural enterprises
- Analyse accounts and benchmark performance across both financial and technical farm management metrics
- Assess the viability of business proposals and investment opportunities
- Prepare and submit planning applications
- Facilitate and lead discussion groups for farming clients (occasional evening commitments may be required)
- Deliver specialist dairy and livestock advice, including guidance on grassland management, livestock performance, and soil nutrition
- Working with clients across Dorset, Somerset and Devon
What We Are Looking For
- Degree-qualified in Agriculture or a related discipline
- Previous consultancy experience within the agricultural sector
- Strong technical understanding of dairy farming, including nutrition, and fertility and forage management
- Proven financial planning, budgeting, and accounts analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with farmers and rural businesses
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and AI-based technologies
- A full UK driving licence
What's on offer
- Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
- Hybrid working, with a mix of home-base, farm visits and office collaboration
- Performance-related KPI bonus, with clear pathway to senior leadership and potential for share ownership opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Private health insurance
For more information and an informal, confidential discussion, please call Chelsea Edwards. Thank you.
Farm Business Consultant - South West in Weymouth employer: De Lacy Executive
As a leading organisation at the forefront of British agriculture, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a real impact in the cereals and oilseeds sector. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong commitment to professional development, we offer our team members the chance to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful market insights that shape industry decisions. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions can lead to significant advancements in agricultural market intelligence.
