Senior Livestock Consultant

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ADAS ALM, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is recruiting a motivated and ambitious Senior Livestock Consultant to deliver and expand our range of poultry consultancy projects.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver technical and strategic consultancy, providing leadership and support to others. Responsibilities include preparing detailed technical reports, gathering and analysing data, and liaising with poultry industry stakeholders. Experience of literature reviews is an advantage.

A broad understanding of current poultry sector issues, policy impacts, and production cost trends is essential. Several years of experience is beneficial, though full training will be provided. The role may involve work in other livestock sectors, particularly pigs.

Immediate involvement includes gathering stakeholder information and writing reports as part of a project team. Over time, the candidate may take a leading role in key work areas and act as a project manager, leading and maintaining relationships with key clients.

This role is predominantly home‑based, with regular office attendance required initially for training. The role requires travel throughout England, Wales, occasionally Ireland, and elsewhere for short periods.

• Work with government, sector bodies, corporate and farming clients.
• Deliver professional written and verbal communications, including reports and presentations.
• Generate and follow up sales leads, prepare costed bids for new projects using ADAS methodologies.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the livestock sector (preferably poultry) or a consultancy related role.
• Working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture or another science subject with relevant practical experience.
• Broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent report writing skills, ability to evaluate information and draw conclusions and recommendations.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite and Excel for data handling.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Full driving licence and own transport.
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.

• Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector.
• Working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff.

• Up to £43,000, negotiable depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits programme, option to buy additional holidays and discounted gym membership.
• Private healthcare scheme and access to mental health support.
• Wide range of training opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive working environment designed to help you develop and progress.
• Encouragement of continuing professional development.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Bracknell, England, United Kingdom