Senior Farm Consultant

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FCG WhiteAvon Consultancy is recruiting for a Senior Farm Consultant

FCG WhiteAvon is part of The Farm Consultancy Group with offices in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. We work with a growing number of agricultural businesses across the region.

Our dynamic team of fourteen consultants covers a comprehensive range of specialisms including technical farm advice, dairy advice, business management, stewardship, compliance and health & safety.

Ongoing training and development of all our staff through our unrivalled Farm Consultancy Group training programme is of primary importance and a major part of our consultant’s career growth.

Due to team expansion, we are looking to recruit the following position:

Senior Farm Consultant

This is a rewarding and varied role where the successful candidate will lead and mentor graduate consultants,  as well as assisting with our growing base of clients, working with our existing consultants and business management team. You will be dealing with a range of specialisms to include general farm business and budgeting, soil nutrient advice, Countryside Stewardship, environmental land management, Sustainable Farming Incentive, natural capital, planning justifications and grant projects.

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate to join our hard working and committed team with a passion for farming and a keen eye for figures and detail. We are offering:

  • A highly attractive salary, depending on experience
  • 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension

Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Combination of practical and farm business experience
  • Previous experience of managing a team
  • Excellent financial acumen and attention to detail
  • 3+ years’ experience in arable/livestock sectors (desirable)
  • FACTS and BASIS qualifications (desirable)

If you have the right qualities to join our busy and welcoming team we would like to hear from you.

In the first instance please apply by sending your current CV and a covering email to:

Sachi Newson – sachinewson@fcgagric.com FCG WhiteAvon, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5PD