FARMING CONSULTANT

Scotland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Farming Consultant to support our Head of Farming and provide farming clients throughout Scotland with a full range of farm management services and strategic business advice. Responsibilities will include:

• Contract farming agreements and advice on farm business issues such as joint ventures, change of use, rent reviews, expansions and succession planning
• Financial monitoring and analysis including preparing budgets and cashflow
• Technical advice on mainstream arable and livestock enterprises
• Advising on environmental issues and farm diversification
• Grant applications

The position will suit someone in an existing farm consultancy or farm management role or a rural surveyor undertaking some farm consultancy work and keen to expand their core farming skills. You are likely to have a few years’ experience and the following candidate attributes are important:

• Agricultural or Agri Business/Farm Management Degree
• Farming background (optional)
• Experience in farm management / farm business consultancy and be able to communicate directly and make recommendations to farming clients
• A team player; able to develop a close working relationship with colleagues
• Ambitious, energetic, self-motivated and happy to network with a business development orientated attitude

For a confidential discussion and more information please contact Helen Astill by telephone on 07721 437 085 or email helen@astrecsolutions.com.