Farm Business Consultant - South West

Shape the Future of Progressive Dairy Farming

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Are you passionate about the dairy industry and driven to help farming businesses maximise performance, profitability, and long-term sustainability?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected agricultural consultancy practise with an outstanding reputation across the South West. Working alongside some of the region's most progressive dairy producers, you will become a trusted adviser, supporting farmers with both strategic business decisions and practical on-farm improvements.

This is far more than a desk-based consultancy role. You'll be working directly with dairy businesses, analysing performance, identifying opportunities for growth, improving efficiency, and helping clients navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. From financial planning and business development to nutrition, fertility, forage and grassland management, you'll play a key role in driving farm success.

Are you an experienced consultant looking for a step up in their career? This opportunity offers genuine career progression within a respected and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist consultancy support to dairy farming businesses across Dorset, Somerset and Devon. Analyse financial and technical farm performance to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency. Deliver farm business appraisals, budgeting, cashflow forecasting and strategic business planning. Advise dairy clients on key performance drivers including milk production, fertility, nutrition, forage utilisation and herd efficiency. Support clients with business investment decisions, expansion projects and succession planning. Facilitate farmer discussion groups and knowledge exchange events. Build long-term relationships with clients, becoming their trusted adviser for both business and technical farming matters. About You

Degree qualified in Agriculture, Agricultural Business Management, Animal Science or a related discipline. Strong understanding of modern dairy production systems. Knowledge of dairy nutrition, fertility, forage management, grassland performance and livestock benchmarking. Previous consultancy experience or a proven track record within dairy farm management, farm advisory services or agricultural business support. Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret farm accounts and performance data. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with farmers and industry stakeholders. Self-motivated, commercially minded and passionate about the future of UK dairy farming. Full UK driving licence. What's on Offer?

Performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working with a blend of home working, office-based collaboration and farm visits. Opportunity to work with some of the South West's leading dairy businesses. Clear pathway into senior consultancy and leadership roles. Potential future share ownership opportunities. Pension scheme. Private health insurance. Ongoing professional development and industry training. Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence the success of progressive dairy businesses while developing your own career within a respected agricultural consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

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