Livestock Consultant

ADAS Horticulture; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Livestock Consultant to join its team. The role involves working on various consultancy projects, focusing on supporting farms and stakeholders to adapt to policy changes and improve productivity. Candidates must have a relevant degree, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary of up to £35,000, flexible benefits, and training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits programme

Private healthcare scheme

Access to mental health support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and interest in livestock and environmental sectors.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Work with farming and corporate businesses on livestock consultancy projects.
• Prepare bids for new livestock consultancy projects.
• Draft reports and gather information on current projects.

Skills

Excellent report writing skills

Good communication skills

Data handling using MS Excel

Computer literacy with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to livestock

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious livestock systems specialist to work primarily on delivering and expanding our range of consultancy projects. The role will involve working within our well‑established livestock consultancy group and will feature flexible hybrid home & office working, supported from one of our offices (Bristol, Hereford, Aberystwyth, Porthmadog or Wolverhampton).

You will be involved in various projects across all our business sectors. The key criteria are that you have a genuine curiosity, a willingness to learn and an interest in working in the livestock and environmental sectors. We therefore require dedicated and enthusiastic staff with excellent communication skills. Projects are primarily located in Wales/the Borders, with the opportunity to work in other parts of the UK as projects develop. A willingness to travel is essential.

The successful candidate will work as part of a group of livestock consultants, covering ruminant and poultry work. The role will mainly concentrate on ruminant consultancy, working with farmers and wider stakeholders including government and the supply chain. Supporting the industry to adapt to policy changes, the sustainability agenda and implementing innovation to improve productivity will be a focus.

Within the role, there will be immediate involvement in gathering information and drafting reports. This will likely include some visits to farms and other premises in support of our current consultancy projects. A good understanding of Welsh and English agriculture policy and funding opportunities for the sector is important, as is the application of such at a farm level. Preference will be given to applicants with several years of experience in the industry and competent Welsh communication skills.

Full training will be given according to experience – training may be from external bodies and/or from our own dedicated and experienced staff, as ADAS has developed many of the key standards adopted in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with a wide range of farming and corporate businesses, retailers, representative organisations and government bodies. The emphasis will be on good communication and organisational skills, preparation of high quality written material, handling data and presenting information to clients and groups. Over time, the consultant will be expected to prepare bids for new livestock consultancy projects and to identify opportunities for new business, individually or as part of a group.

Person Specification

• Degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to livestock, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience
• Excellent report writing skills using MS Word and data handling using MS Excel
• Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Good computer literacy with the ability to use the full suite of Microsoft Office programmes
• Full driving licence and own transport
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken

Other Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of livestock production systems in the UK
• Broad appreciation of the issues facing the UK livestock sector and the changes likely to occur in the future
• Skills in using social media for marketing purposes and mobile application development for farm data management
• Communication in Welsh would be a significant advantage
• Good networking skills

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £35,000 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
• Private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support
• Wide range of training opportunities available
• Friendly and supportive working environment, designed to help you develop and progress
• Encouragement of Continuing Professional Development

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Bracknell, England, United Kingdom

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