Scotland's Rural College

3 days ago


Ayr South Ayrshire, United Kingdom Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Full time

About The Job:

SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

Our Agricultural Advisory business believes in being local which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, and more in Northern England, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to 9,000 farmers and crofters.

The SAC Consulting Solutions Group provides an unrivalled level of consultancy service to farmers, crofters and the wider rural sector throughout Scotland.


The role is suited to an individual who is interested in agriculture in the Ayrshire area. The ability to understand the challenges faced by agricultural businesses will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide technical and financial consultancy services to farmers and managers to other local rural business
  • To promote, market and sell SAC services which will be serviced by the consultant, other local staff and specialist colleagues
  • To assist with the delivery and promotion of the Farm Advisory Service
  • To identify business opportunities for SAC services for non-farming clients in the rural community and to promote, provide and sell such services appropriately
  • To maintain effective local liaison with staff of other organisation with rural interests, including banks, commercial companies, Local Enterprise companies, NatureScot and NFUS
  • To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be required by the Group Manager, Farm Rural Business Services

Minimum Qualifications:


The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF Level 8 or above in Agriculture or equivalent rural or science based qualification. BASIS, FACTS, and FBAAS would be desirable qualifications.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:


This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Why work for SRUC?

  • Generous annual leave
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted RAC Membership
  • Generous family leave
  • Flexibility in working patterns
  • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
  • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

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