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Rural Business Strategist

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Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom CAAV - Central Association of Agricultural Valuers Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Rural Consultant to join our team in South West Scotland. As a key member of our rural business management team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality consultancy services to our clients across the region.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the success of our South West business and be a significant contributor to our future growth plans. You will have direct responsibility for individual Farm & Estate Client relationships, including day-to-day management and consultancy, budgeting and financial management, and completion and management of Contract Farming/Share Farming and grazing agreements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct responsibility for individual Farm & Estate Client relationships with work streams.
  • Day to day Management & Consultancy across a diverse range of agricultural and rural businesses.
  • Budgeting and financial management of farm and rural businesses assisted by an in-house accounts team.
  • Completion and management of Contract Farming/Share Farming and grazing agreements.
Requirements
  • Previous consultancy experience, good market knowledge, and commercial awareness.
  • Sound practical agricultural and ideally estate management experience (Ideally 3+ years post-graduation).
  • Strong analytical, research, and report writing skills.
  • Understanding of the rural property and factors driving the rural and agricultural land markets.
Benefits
  • Highly competitive bonus
  • Car allowance of up to £8,000 per annum (paid monthly)
  • Generous annual leave (up to 30 days + BH) + option to purchase 5 extra days
  • Enhanced pension (8% company contribution)
  • Electric car scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Recommend a friend scheme
  • Long service awards/annual leave
  • Market Leading paid Paternity & Maternity leave
  • Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • World-class training opportunities
  • Discount on 1000's of retailers

The salary for this role is £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.