Associate Director - North East England - Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Relocation Package

Associate Director
Associate Director - North East England - Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Relocation Package

We are recruiting a commercially astute and highly experienced Associate Director to join a respected and growing agricultural consultancy firm, serving clients across the North East of England. This is a strategic, finance-led advisory role working closely with progressive farm businesses to deliver high-level support in financial planning, budgeting, business restructuring, diversification, succession planning, grant applications, and long-term strategic growth. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping farming clients manage risk, improve profitability, and navigate the evolving agricultural policy landscape. This position suits a results-driven professional with strong financial and analytical capabilities, ideally with experience supporting arable and/or mixed farming operations. You will also be responsible for managing a team of twelve.

Our client is a market-leading agricultural consultancy, known for providing expert business, financial, and environmental advice to farming clients across the UK. Their team is made up of industry professionals who are passionate about helping farms thrive in a rapidly changing sector. This role offers genuine autonomy, career development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a diverse client portfolio.

• Extensive experience in agriculture at a senior level, with proven responsibility for financials
• Excellent understanding of farm accounts, cashflow, budgeting, benchmarking, and tax planning
• Familiar with farm subsidies, grants, compliance, and diversification strategies
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop tailored business improvement plans
• Exceptional communication and client management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East

• Salary £50,000-£90,000, depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Private pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Flexible, home-based or hybrid working options
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• High-profile role with real autonomy and client ownership

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields Global Recruitment Managing Director, .

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