The Vacancy
ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious
Senior Livestock Consultant to join the team, working primarily on delivering and expanding our range of poultry consultancy projects.
The role requires the skills to develop and deliver technical and strategic consultancy and the successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership and support to others. Key criteria include an ability to prepare detailed technical reports for a range of different clients and to gather and analyse data. Good interpersonal skills are needed for successful liaison with poultry industry stakeholders. Previous experience of undertaking literature reviews would be an advantage.
A broad understanding of current poultry sector issues, policy impacts and trends in production costs is essential for the role. Whilst several years of experience in all these areas would be beneficial, full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have transferrable skills which will be applied periodically for projects focusing on other livestock sectors, particularly pigs.
There will be immediate involvement in gathering information from stakeholders and in writing reports as part of a project team. Over time, the successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in key work areas and act as a project manager. The candidate will also be expected to lead, develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
Whilst this role will be predominantly home-based, regular attendance at an ADAS office will be required initially, to undertake training. The successful applicant must also be able to travel throughout England and Wales and occasionally Ireland and elsewhere for short periods of time. This will be for meetings with existing and prospective clients and to attend relevant events to represent ADAS and for training purposes.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with a wide range of government, sector body, corporate and farming clients. The emphasis will be on professionalism, good writing and communication skills and an ability to handle and present information and data to clients in reports and through presentations. The successful candidate will also be expected to generate and follow up sales leads and prepare costed bids for new consultancy projects, using ADAS methodologies.
Person Specification
ADAS requires its employees to demonstrate energy, responsibility and curiosity, which lead to the delivery of results. In addition to these general attributes, applicants will need to demonstrate/ possess the following:
- Minimum of three years' experience in the livestock sector (preferably with poultry) or in a consultancy related role.
- A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector.
- A degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience.
- A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector.
- Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
- Excellent report writing skills, an ability to evaluate information and to draw conclusions and recommendations.
- Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft office programs including MS Word to write reports and MS Excel for data handling.
- Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Full driving licence and own transport.
- Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.
Other Desirable Attributes
- Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector.
- A working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
- Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff.
Salary and benefits
- Up to £43,000 and negotiable depending on experience.
- Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
- Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and discounted gym membership.
- A private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support.
- A wide range of training opportunities available.
- A friendly and supportive working environment, designed to help you to develop and progress.
- We encourage Continuing Professional Development.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client's unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature - our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.
As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.
ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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