Locatio - Devon

Are you looking to advance your career in farm business consultancy? Do you bring strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and a practical farming background?

We are recruiting an experienced Farm Business Consultant to join a highly regarded consultancy serving Devon and the wider South West. In this client-facing role, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of farming businesses, providing trusted advice to improve profitability, build resilience, and support sustainable long-term planning. This opportunity would suit a self-motivated professional who combines sound commercial judgement with practical farming expertise.

Key Responsibilities

•  Support clients with grant and stewardship scheme applications, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and commercially aligned
•  Provide practical farm management and strategic business advice to enhance performance and support sustainable growth
•  Manage RPA mapping, claims, and related compliance requirements with accuracy and attention to detail
•  Prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts, and business appraisals to support informed decision-making and performance improvement
•  Advise clients on relevant regulations, assurance standards, and compliance obligations across the agricultural sector
•  Build strong, trusted client relationships and deliver clear, practical recommendations tailored to individual business needs
•  Identify and contribute to new business development opportunities to support the continued growth of the consultancy

What We Are Looking For

•  Proven experience as a Farm Business Consultant or in a similar advisory role
•  A degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
•  This role may also suit a graduate or farm secretary seeking their next career move
•  Experience with grants, schemes, and stewardship applications, including working experience with RPA-based schemes
•   Strong practical farming knowledge combined with a commercial mindset
•  Confident communicator with excellent client-facing and relationship-building skills
•  Proactive, organised, and detail-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
•  Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

•  Competitive salary
•  Hybrid working arrangement
•  25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

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