The Vacancy
As a Senior Consultant you will play a key role within the Agriculture and Land Management team delivering a broad range of business-focussed, technical and environmental farm management advice to farmers and growers, advice programmes on behalf of government agencies, supply chain and industry organisations.
You will have the responsibility, assisted by the Technical Director, of establishing regional groups of progressive farmers that have a desire to grow their businesses, both sustainably and profitably, through the adoption of techniques that are proven to drive success but also demonstrate a level of innovation that provides added value and return on investment.
As a Senior Consultant you will also work with the Technical Director for Business Management and across the SMT to assist with the learning and development of the more junior consultants, providing them mentoring opportunities and advice in respect of sales, technical advice and problem solving.
The successful applicant will need to be versatile and be willing to be involved in a range of consultancy services to farmers and other industry stakeholders, including both GO's and NGO's across the UK.
Key responsibilities
- Provide specialist advice across a range of farm business management consultancy services such as strategic planning, farm business reviews, enterprise benchmarking, succession facilitation, creation of diversified enterprises, analysis of financial accounts and financial planning using cloud-based software
- Enable clients to achieve their overall business objectives, providing independent direction and actions to improve performance on a continual basis. Particular emphasis on optimising enterprise performance and improving profitability through specialist knowledge of business management, environmental and technical consultancy
- Analyse problems and provide independent, cost-effective solutions to clients that includes technically correct and legally compliant advice
- Mentor and develop junior agribusiness consultants, including on-farm joint visits.
- Contribute to the successful growth and development of the ADAS ALM business
- Be responsible for the successful delivery of farm consultancy and wider project work, which drives profitability for the ADAS ALM business through sales of agribusiness consultancy and assisting with the sales process of more junior members of staff
- Continue to build and exploit a wide network of professionals to develop leads for ALM teams
Qualifications and experience
- Agricultural or business-related qualification to HND or Degree level in a land-based subject area
- A minimum of 4 years' previous experience in a senior agribusiness consultancy role
- Experience of delivering Environmental Land Management Schemes and advice around resource protection and the broader agri-environment including carbon reduction strategies, nutrient, soil and water management, farm assurance and waste management would be beneficial
- Proven experience and a tenacity for sales with an emphasis on new clients in the UK and Overseas
- Experience working with colleagues to help develop their expertise through knowledge exchange and mentoring
- Creative and solution orientated with a determination to deliver value to the client and ADAS
- Be an ambassador for ADAS in the wider agri-food supply chain both in the UK and Overseas
- Energetic, organised and a highly motivated self-starter
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Work consistently to a high standard with attention to detail
- Production of technical reports to an excellent level and experience of quality control
- A strong team ethos and a willingness to assist others
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to identify and influence key decision makers through platform speaking both internally and externally
- A high level of computer literacy for all Microsoft Office applications
- Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel away from home base when required
Salary and benefits
- Negotiable bonus scheme that is derived from Net Fee Income gained by successful business winning
- Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Continuing Professional Development supported
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
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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Benefits
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
