The Andersons Centre has been delivering high-quality advice to the farming sector since 1973. We are unique in combining practical on-farm advice alongside industry-level analysis from our Business Research team. We publish both the Nix Farm Management Pocketbook and the Agricultural Budgeting & Costing (ABC) Book. The Andersons Centre operates throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond. We are one of the UK’s most well-known and highly respected agricultural consultancies. For more information, see: www.theandersonscentre.co.uk.
Job Overview
* A role has arisen in our Business Research team providing advice and economic analysis on issues facing the food and farming sector
* We are looking for a candidate with ideally 5+ years’ post-graduation experience
* The job involves managing and delivering research services related to economic and other policy issues to clients, including bulletins, books, presentations, seminars and commissioned research projects
* We have a growing workload. You will support the existing team to deliver research projects, including within the environmental sphere, and will be supported to develop your own client base over time.
Main Tasks
* Managing and delivering research projects and contracts with an agricultural economics focus – information gathering, data analysis, writing reports and making recommendations
* Supporting colleagues in the delivery of projects, providing input and practical recommendations to clients
* Monitoring research and industry developments in the farming sphere and communicating the implications for the agricultural industry
* Researching and writing for the ABC and Nix costings books
* Contributing to writing bulletins and regular reports
* Preparing and delivering presentations
* Developing business contacts, helping to win work, writing tenders, and growing your own client base and business portfolio
* Promoting The Andersons Centre brand across the farming, food and environmental sectors
About You
* A 2:1 or above in an economics, business management, environmental economics or another business research discipline that has an agricultural focus.
* Ideally, 5+ years of proven consultancy, advisory, or analytic experience in the agricultural sector. Exceptional candidates with less experience are also encouraged to apply.
* Strong numeracy and English (speaking and writing) skills are crucial
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable advice.
* A high level of IT competency, including MS Office applications
* Mature and developed communication skills; verbally and electronically with the ability to engage with and present to a range of audiences
* Grit and determination to succeed
* The ability to work as part of a team but also to work under your own initiative
* Ability to prioritise and balance multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
* The right to work in the UK is essential
* A competitive salary depending on skills and experience
* A discretionary annual bonus determined by company profits and personal performance
* 20 days holiday rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays
* Opportunities for rapid development subject to achieving targets
* Diverse and interesting work across a range of sectors and businesses with the opportunity to build a strong network of industry clients and own client base
* The role is based at our Melton Mowbray office, with scope for hybrid-working
What Next?
* To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this role along with your salary expectations.
* Please email your application to Michael Haverty at mhaverty@theandersonscentre.co.uk.
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