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ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Senior Livestock Consultant to join the team, working primarily on delivering and expanding our range of poultry consultancy projects. The successful candidate will have transferrable skills which will be applied periodically for projects focusing on other livestock sectors, particularly pigs.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver and expand our range of poultry consultancy projects
Develop and deliver technical and strategic consultancy
Provide leadership and support to others
Prepare detailed technical reports for a range of different clients
Gather and analyse data
Liaise with poultry industry stakeholders
Gather information from stakeholders and write reports as part of a project team
Take a leading role in key work areas and act as a project manager
Lead, develop and maintain relationships with key clients
Work with a wide range of government, sector body, corporate and farming clients
Handle and present information and data to clients in reports and through presentations
Generate and follow up sales leads and prepare costed bids for new consultancy projects
Requirements:
Minimum of three years' experience in the livestock sector (preferably with poultry) or in a consultancy related role
A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector
A degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience
A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector
Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Excellent report writing skills, an ability to evaluate information and to draw conclusions and recommendations
Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft office programs including MS Word to write reports and MS Excel for data handling
Understand and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Full driving licence and own transport
Flexibility in the range of work undertaken
Nice to have:
Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector
A working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues
Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff
What we offer:
Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and discounted gym membership
A private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support
A wide range of training opportunities available
A friendly and supportive working environment, designed to help you to develop and progress