Trainee / Graduate Agricultural Consultant

About the jobSAC Consulting is seeking an Agricultural Consultant to join our Inverness team on a full-time permanent basis. You will join a team of consultants delivering advice to farmers and land managers in the allocated area. The successful candidate will need to be versatile and be willing to be involved in a range of Consultancy services.We are seeking candidates with significant potential for growth. Successful applicants will be appointed as a trainee, with the opportunity to develop into a full Consultant role following a comprehensive training period. For more details, please refer to the Job Particulars document.Key Responsibilitiesproviding technical and business consultancy services to farmers and landowners in the Inverness areaworking as a team to motivate, support and develop each other as a team, building strong relationships with the farming and local community, suppliers, and industry bodiesbuilding trust and rapport with colleagues and customersbeing initiative-taking and engaged with the development of wider SAC services, working with your regional consulting and academic colleaguesexecution of project work funded both internally and externallyrepresenting SAC Consulting and SRUC professionally at meetings, events, and farming groupscreating a work climate that encourages innovative ideas and solutions for customersidentifying and developing business opportunities.Minimum qualifications and experience:Significant practical post graduate experience in agriculture is requiredqualification in Agriculture or another relevant discipline. SCQF Level 8. BASIS, FACTS, and FBAAS would be desirable qualificationsCompetent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelProven effective written and verbal communication skillsFull driving licence and own transportAbility to travel away from home base when requiredFlexibility in the range of work undertakenEligibility for Sponsorship:This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.Salary and benefits?Generous annual leaveEnhanced pension contributions to contributory pension schemeCycle to work schemeDiscounted RAC MembershipGenerous family leaveFlexible working patterns consideredHybrid working solutions (in some areas)We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals’ learning and developmentHow to Apply:Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.About The Team:SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses.Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters.The SAC Consulting Solutions Group provides an unrivalled level of consultancy service to farmers, crofters, and the wider rural sector throughout Scotland.SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

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