Agricultural Technician

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SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture, food, and land-based businesses; working across supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security.

Our 200-strong team of consultants, technicians and specialist support staff are based in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local insight and expertise to 8,500 farm businesses. Whilst our food & footprint offering provides robust and highly responsive technical expertise which links the business of food production with environmental objectives.

Together, our trusted teams offer nationwide experience and trusted local support tailored to your business, with technical advice which is grounded in the latest research. We provide an unrivalled level of consultancy to the wider rural sectors as part of SRUC and, with roots that go back over 100 years, we work with a diverse range of business types across the public and private sectors - from the smallest crofter to corporate multinationals.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our friendly and successful team in Kirkwall, Orkney. This role focuses on providing practical and administrative support to farming and rural businesses, ensuring accurate, timely and professional delivery of technical tasks. The post holder will work under close supervision while developing core technical skills essential to the consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping and data entry
• Mapping and GIS-related work
• Sampling and associated fieldwork
• Supporting consultants in delivery of national programmes and initiatives, including the Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Whole Farm Plan
• Customer Relationship Management

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 5 including a high degree of numeracy or possess equivalent experience.

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Eligibility for Sponsorship:

Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Why work for SAC Consulting / SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in your learning and development

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