Location
South West England (Flexible location with hybrid home and office working)

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience

About the Role
ADAS ALM, part of the RSK Group, is seeking an Agriculture and Environment Consultant to join our Agriculture and Land Management team. This role involves delivering consultancy services to farmer and grower clients, government agencies, supply chain partners, utility companies, commercial organisations, charities, and research institutes. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of agricultural and environmental consultancy advice, requiring versatility and a broad skillset. You will work on farm visits, delivering advice on diffuse pollution reduction, resource protection, land and soil management, farm infrastructure, and agri-environment schemes. The role also includes providing technical and business-focused farm management consultancy, working with individual farmers, corporate clients, and public sector contracts covering topics such as regenerative farming, agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock, carbon auditing, and agri-environment schemes. You will collaborate in project teams, prepare tenders and client proposals, analyse problems, and provide independent, cost-effective, technically sound, and legally compliant advice. Additionally, you will contribute to business development by promoting ADAS and developing client relationships through meetings, events, and media activities.

About ADAS and RSK Group
ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy, established over 75 years ago and part of the RSK Group since 2016. We provide research-based, tailored solutions to a diverse client base, from small landowners to government departments. Our expertise spans agriculture, ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services. RSK Group is a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business, committed to innovation, employee development, and fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. We offer flexible working arrangements and a people-first approach to help you grow your career and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits
Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Flexible benefits programme including annual leave purchase and discounted gym membership
Private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support
Wide range of training opportunities and Continuing Professional Development support
Friendly and supportive working environment designed to help you develop and progress

Experience
A minimum of 3 years relevant, practical post-graduate experience in agriculture is required. Proven track record in providing agricultural consultancy advice to landowners or practical farming experience is essential.

About you
You will have a broad understanding of sustainable farming practices that protect the environment, with knowledge of agricultural soils, nutrients, livestock and/or arable production, farm business management, farm infrastructure, and land management. You must be versatile, flexible in the range of work undertaken, and able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. A full UK driving licence and access to own transport are required, along with the ability to travel away from your home base when necessary.

Qualifications
Agricultural or Environmental degree is required. Industry-recognised qualifications such as FACTS, BASIS Crop Protection, or BASIS Soil & Water are preferable but training will be provided if not held. Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is essential.