The Vacancy
RSK ADAS
is seeking an
Agricultural and Environment Consultant
to join our Agriculture and Land Management team on a
full time, permanent
basis with a mixture of
hybrid
home and office working (depending on experience). We are open to base location. You will join a team of consultants to deliver consultancy to farmer and grower clients, advice programmes on behalf of government agencies, projects for supply chain, utility companies, commercial organisations, charities and research institutes. The successful applicant will need to be versatile and willing to be involved in a range of consultancy services to farmers and other industry stakeholders. New consultants to the team will benefit from being mentored by senior and experienced colleagues as well as supported in training opportunities, Continuous Personal Development (CPD) and on-the-job training. You should either have a track record in directly providing agricultural consultancy advice to landowners or have practical experience of farming. We require all our consultants to have a broad understanding of farming sustainably whilst protecting the environment, knowledge of agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock and/or arable production, farm business management, farm infrastructure, land management with a specialist focus in one or more of these areas relevant to their role. Key responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will be tailored and aligned to the successful applicants existing knowledge, skills and future career aspirations at ADAS, but could include aspects of the below: Farm visits to deliver advice on the reduction of diffuse pollution, resource protection, land and soil management, farm infrastructure and agri-environment schemes. Provision of technical and business-focused farm management and consultancy including working for individual farmers, corporate clients and delivering contracts funded by the public sector covering a range of subjects such as regenerative farming, agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock, carbon auditing, agri-environment schemes. Working in project teams to develop and deliver a portfolio of private client work. Prepare tenders and client proposals as part of bid teams and individually. Analyse problems and help provide independent, cost-effective solutions to clients, including technically correct and legally compliant advice. Contribute to business development by promoting ADAS and developing contacts with new and existing clients, through meetings, speaking at events and press and media activities. Person Specification:
Relevant years' practical post-graduate experience in agriculture is required. Agricultural or environmental Degree. Industry-recognised qualifications e.g. FACTS, BASIS Crop Protection, BASIS Soil & Water preferable (Training will be provided otherwise). Full UK driving licence and own transport. Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Understand and communicate verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely in English. Ability to travel away from home base when required. Flexibility in the range of work undertaken. Salary and benefits
Negotiable depending on experience. On the job training and mentoring will be provided, alongside CPD and support for industry-relevant qualifications. Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care. RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes? An RSK Company
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is seeking an
Agricultural and Environment Consultant
to join our Agriculture and Land Management team on a
full time, permanent
basis with a mixture of
hybrid
home and office working (depending on experience). We are open to base location. You will join a team of consultants to deliver consultancy to farmer and grower clients, advice programmes on behalf of government agencies, projects for supply chain, utility companies, commercial organisations, charities and research institutes. The successful applicant will need to be versatile and willing to be involved in a range of consultancy services to farmers and other industry stakeholders. New consultants to the team will benefit from being mentored by senior and experienced colleagues as well as supported in training opportunities, Continuous Personal Development (CPD) and on-the-job training. You should either have a track record in directly providing agricultural consultancy advice to landowners or have practical experience of farming. We require all our consultants to have a broad understanding of farming sustainably whilst protecting the environment, knowledge of agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock and/or arable production, farm business management, farm infrastructure, land management with a specialist focus in one or more of these areas relevant to their role. Key responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will be tailored and aligned to the successful applicants existing knowledge, skills and future career aspirations at ADAS, but could include aspects of the below: Farm visits to deliver advice on the reduction of diffuse pollution, resource protection, land and soil management, farm infrastructure and agri-environment schemes. Provision of technical and business-focused farm management and consultancy including working for individual farmers, corporate clients and delivering contracts funded by the public sector covering a range of subjects such as regenerative farming, agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock, carbon auditing, agri-environment schemes. Working in project teams to develop and deliver a portfolio of private client work. Prepare tenders and client proposals as part of bid teams and individually. Analyse problems and help provide independent, cost-effective solutions to clients, including technically correct and legally compliant advice. Contribute to business development by promoting ADAS and developing contacts with new and existing clients, through meetings, speaking at events and press and media activities. Person Specification:
Relevant years' practical post-graduate experience in agriculture is required. Agricultural or environmental Degree. Industry-recognised qualifications e.g. FACTS, BASIS Crop Protection, BASIS Soil & Water preferable (Training will be provided otherwise). Full UK driving licence and own transport. Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Understand and communicate verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely in English. Ability to travel away from home base when required. Flexibility in the range of work undertaken. Salary and benefits
Negotiable depending on experience. On the job training and mentoring will be provided, alongside CPD and support for industry-relevant qualifications. Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care. RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes? An RSK Company
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