Livestock Consultant

ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious livestock systems specialist to work primarily on delivering and expanding our range of consultancy projects. The role would involve working within our well-established livestock consultancy group and would involve flexible hybrid home & office working, with support from one of our offices (Bristol, Hereford, Aberystwyth, Porthmadog or Wolverhampton). You will be involved in various projects across all our business sectors. The key criteria are that you have a genuine curiosity and willingness to learn, and an interest in working in the livestock and environmental sectors. We therefore require dedicated and enthusiastic staff with excellent communication skills. Projects are primarily located in Wales/the Borders, with the opportunity to work in other parts of the UK as projects develop. Therefore a willingness to travel is essential. The successful candidate will work as part of a group of livestock consultants, covering ruminant and poultry work. The role will mainly concentrate on ruminant consultancy, across projects with farmers and wider stakeholders including government and the supply chain. Supporting the industry to adapt to policy changes, the sustainability agenda and implementing innovation to improve productivity will be a focus. Within the role, there will be immediate involvement in gathering information and drafting reports. This is likely to include some visits to farms and other premises in support of our current consultancy projects. A good understanding of Welsh and English agriculture policy and funding opportunities for the sector is also important, as well as the application of such at a farm level. Preference will be given to applicants with several years of experience in the industry, as well as those with competent Welsh communication skills. Full training will be given according to experience. Training may be from external bodies and/or from our own dedicated and experienced staff, as ADAS has developed many of the key standards adopted in the industry.