Job Description

Our client is a respected provider of independent business advice to farms and rural enterprises across the UK. The firm is known for its practical, forward-thinking support across farm consultancy, grant funding, environmental schemes, and strategic planning.
Due to continued growth in demand, our client is looking to appoint a Trainee Farm Business Consultant to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity to build a consultancy career under the guidance of experienced professionals in the sector.
You may be a recent graduate, early-career professional, or someone with farm consultancy experience looking to move somewhere new. Crucially, you will be numerate, curious, and confident engaging with farmers.
The role offers genuine variety - there will be time spent on-farm, at home, and in the office. Over time, you will build your own client base and take increasing ownership of advisory work.
Responsibilities:
As part of a close-knit team, you will work alongside established consultants delivering high-quality advice to a wide range of farming clients. Your work will span:

• Whole-farm business reviews and strategic planning

• Financial budgeting, benchmarking and enterprise costings

• Supporting environmental scheme applications (e.g. SFI, CS, capital grants)

• Ongoing business support through regular farm visits and advisory contact

You will bring:

• A degree in agriculture, rural business, or a related subject (desirable)

• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel (essential)

• Good numerical ability (Maths GCSE/A Level desirable)

• Practical understanding of farming systems and challenges

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to mediate and diplomatize, good people skills

• Ability to learn quickly, confidence to ask questions

• An interest in Agri-policy, rural development or business performance

• Full UK driving licence

Previous farm consultancy experience is not required - training and mentoring will be provided from day one.
Remuneration

• Competitive salary - reflective of skills and potential

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your personal circumstances

• Bespoke internal training programme and external accreditation

• Opportunities for progression within a respected, independent partnership

• Exposure to a wide variety of farm businesses and advisory work

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: 01885 485523 / 07498665961 or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to rupert.kettle@delacyexecutive.co.uk , thank you.
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