What will I be doing?

Based out of our client's Norwich office, your focus areas will include:

• Overseeing and managing Contract Farming Agreements
• Providing advice on farm business structures
• Implementing and managing Agri-environment schemes
• Sourcing and applying for grant funding
• Developing business plans
• Analysing accounts and compiling budgets and cashflows
• Supporting business development initiatives and tenders, targeting and winning new business, and agreeing on the scope of instructions and fees as appropriate
• Participating in business development opportunities at office, regional, and UK level

What do I need?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good working knowledge of and previous experince advising farm business operations in the UK
• Understanding of banking and finance structures
• A network of professional contacts and potential clients
• Basic practical UK farm management skills
• Confidence in presenting and public speaking
• Self-motivation and a goal-driven attitude, with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Clear and logical working style, with good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team player who builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishing trust and credibility
• Diplomatic and confident with a positive outlook
• Ability to deliver high performance in terms of client service and compliance
• Driver's licence and own car (essential)
• Qualifications such as BASIS, FACTS, IAGRM, BIAC, FAAV, or CEnv would be advantageous but not essential.

Who for?

Our client is a leading name in the agricultural consultancy sector. Their Norwich team is comprised of two fee-earning staff but is part of a national network of 40 farm consultants. The team provides advice to predominantly arable businesses within East Anglia. The wider division operates across the whole of the UK, with a network of 37 offices from Scotland to the South-West.

What's next?

If you're ready to advance your career in agricultural consultancy, please reach out to me, Max Johnson on 01780 480530, max@morepeople.co.uk or via LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have, and we can go from there!

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