Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting and varied career within agriculture and the rural sector?
SAC Consulting is looking for a Dairy Specialist to join our team in the South-West of Scotland on a full-time, permanent basis.
The dairy specialist will work closely with staff in our local consultancy offices and at the Dairy Research Centre to deliver technical advice, as well as financial and strategic consultancy to farmers, corporate clients, governments and levy boards in the UK with the bulk of farm work located in Scotland. The postholder will have the responsibility of co-ordinating dairy consultancy delivery to farmers through our local consultancy offices, working closely with and mentoring those with a dairy interest.
Farmer consultancy consists of:

• Nutrition advice and grassland feed budgeting.
• Technical advice including herd management, grassland management, cow fertility and youngstock management.
• Strategic planning - investment and marketing decisions.

The postholder will also be expected to deliver training, nutrition and business support for supply chain companies, work for levy boards, presentations at meetings, Monitor Farms, Climate Change Focus Farms and other group meetings. They will also be expected to deliver part of the dairy component of our Scottish Government funded Farm Advisory Service contract, consisting of meetings, groups and back up material.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
A degree in Agriculture or its equivalent is essential for this position. Demonstrable relevant postgraduate experience and dairy consultancy experience is essential, along with nutritional and grassland management expertise. Knowledge and experience of practical farming and farm business management is desirable, in particular - leadership, management and financial skills.
A current full, clean driving licence is essential for this role as travel to SAC Consulting/SRUC locations across Scotland will be required.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances. You must check that you meet the skilled worker eligibility criteria before applying.
Admin ref: CML/CS/017/25
Salary and benefits?

• 43,147- 55,580 depending on skills and experience
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns considered
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by clicking here, or visit SRUC | Jobs at SRUC.
Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.
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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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