Senior Livestock Consultant[1158664]

ADAS Horticulture; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in agricultural services is seeking a Senior Livestock Consultant to manage poultry consultancy projects. The role involves developing technical reports, client relationships, and requires leadership and report writing skills. Candidates should have a degree in agriculture or a related field, with at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of up to £43,000 plus a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Private healthcare scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the livestock sector or consultancy.
• Experience with poultry is preferable.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and expand poultry consultancy projects.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for clients.
• Lead and manage consultancy projects and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Report writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

Senior Livestock Consultant

Location: Bracknell, England, United Kingdom.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and expand poultry consultancy projects.
• Develop and deliver technical and strategic consultancy and prepare detailed technical reports for a range of different clients.
• Gather and analyse data and conduct literature reviews.
• Lead and support others, take a leading role in key work areas and act as a project manager.
• Lead, develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Generate and follow up sales leads and prepare costed bids for new consultancy projects using ADAS methodologies.
• Represent ADAS at meetings with existing and prospective clients and attend events.

Person Specification

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.