Farm Business Consultant – South West

Do you have a passion for farm business consultancy and a strong interest in the dairy sector?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected and established farming consultancy based on the Dorset and Somerset border. Working with a diverse portfolio of farming businesses, you will provide trusted advice and strategic support to help clients improve profitability, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability. This varied role will involve financial planning, business appraisals, planning applications, and delivering specialist guidance to dairy farming businesses. It is an excellent opportunity for a self‑motivated, forward‑thinking professional who is passionate about agriculture and driven to make a tangible impact within the farming community.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake farm and rural business appraisals
• Provide financial planning and business consultancy services to farming and rural enterprises
• Analyse accounts and benchmark performance across both financial and technical farm management metrics
• Assess the viability of business proposals and investment opportunities · Prepare and submit planning applications
• Facilitate and lead discussion groups for farming clients (occasional evening commitments may be required)
• Deliver specialist dairy and livestock advice, including guidance on grassland management, livestock performance, and soil nutrition
• Working with clients across Dorset, Somerset and Devon

What We Are Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Agriculture or a related discipline
• Previous consultancy experience within the agricultural sector
• Strong technical understanding of dairy farming, including nutrition, and fertility and forage management
• Proven financial planning, budgeting, and accounts analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with farmers and rural businesses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and AI-based technologies
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Hybrid working, with a mix of home‑base, farm visits and office collaboration
• Performance‑related KPI bonus, with clear pathway to senior leadership and potential for share ownership opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Private health insurance