Farm Business Consultant - Devon - CE001

Overview

Are you an experienced Farm Business Consultant with strong commercial acumen, a sharp eye for detail, and a practical farming background? We are recruiting an experienced Farm Business Consultant to join a respected consultancy operating across Devon and the wider Southwest. You will work closely with a varied client base, providing trusted advice that helps farming businesses improve profitability, strengthen resilience, and plan sustainably for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support farmers with grant and stewardship scheme applications
• Provide practical farm management and business advice to improve performance and drive growth
• Assist with RPA mapping, claims and compliance requirements
• Prepare budgets and cashflows, and deliver farm business appraisals and performance reviews
• Advise on relevant regulation, assurance and compliance obligations
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver clear, actionable recommendations
• Identify and support new business development opportunities

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Farm Business Consultant (or in a similar advisory role)
• Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Management (or equivalent); accountancy/finance background advantageous
• Experience with grants, schemes and stewardship applications
• Knowledge of succession planning and financial management desirable
• Strong practical farming knowledge and a commercial mindset
• Confident communicator with excellent client facing skills
• Proactive, organised and detail focused, with ability to manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence

What's on offer

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

How to apply

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Chelsea Edwards on or e mail your CV and covering letter to .