Agricultural Technician

Title: Agricultural Technician

Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £24,620 - £28,128 per annum

Location: South-East Scotland

Closing Date: 12 March 2024

Ref: CML/CS/097/24

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland, 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen working as part of a friendly and successful team based in the South-East region of Scotland, in one of the following offices: Perth/ Fife/ Technopole (Edinburgh) / St Boswells.

This technical role is concerned with providing support to crofting and farming businesses and farm business accounts analysis on a national project. The office provides consultancy to deliver the Scottish Government’s programme of Preparing for Sustainable Farming with increasing farmer demand for Agricultural Technicians to do Soil Sampling, Carbon Audits, and Animal Health and welfare plans. It also works on national projects, and we require the post holder to perform farm business accounts analysis.

The successful candidate must be able to work to tight deadlines and produce highly accurate, up to date reports to fulfil the requirements of the post.

The ideal candidate should be educated to SCQF Level 6 or above.. A degree in an Agricultural/Business related subject would be an advantage. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience in an agricultural setting, and attention to detail on numerical work.

Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays

• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted RAC Membership

• Enhanced family leave

• Flexible working patterns

• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further information

Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.

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