About The Team:
As part of SRUC, SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland. We are uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.
SAC Consulting believes in supporting you locally, which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 23 offices across Scotland, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to over 9,000 farmers and crofters.
The Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our friendly and successful team in Kirkwall, Orkney. This role focuses on providing practical and administrative support to farming and rural businesses, ensuring accurate, timely and professional delivery of technical tasks. The post holder will work under close supervision while developing core technical skills essential to the consultancy environment.
Key elements of this role include:
Livestock record keeping
Bookkeeping and data entry
Financial data analysis
Mapping and GIS-related work
Sampling and associated fieldwork
Supporting consultants in delivery of national programmes and initiatives, including the Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Whole Farm Plan
Customer Relationship Management
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 5 including a high degree of numeracy or possess equivalent experience.
For full person specification, download the job particular document.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Why work for SRUC?
Generous annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted RAC Membership
Generous family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this.
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