Farm Business Consultant - Devon

Are you an experienced Farm Business Consultant with strong commercial acumen, a sharp eye for detail, and a practical farming background?

We are recruiting an experienced Farm Business Consultant to join a respected consultancy operating across Devon and the wider Southwest. You will work closely with a varied client base, providing trusted advice that helps farming businesses improve profitability, strengthen resilience, and plan sustainably for the future. This is a client-facing role for a self-motivated professional who combines sound business judgement with hands-on farming understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support farmers with grant and stewardship scheme applications

• Provide practical farm management and business advice to improve performance and drive growth

• Assist with RPA mapping, claims and compliance requirements

• Prepare budgets and cashflows, and deliver farm business appraisals and performance reviews

• Advise on relevant regulation, assurance and compliance obligations

• Build trusted client relationships and deliver clear, actionable recommendations

• Identify and support new business development opportunities

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Farm Business Consultant (or in a similar advisory role)

• Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Management (or equivalent experience); accountancy/finance background advantageous

• Experience with grants, schemes and stewardship applications

• Knowledge of succession planning and financial management would be desirable

• Strong practical farming knowledge and a commercial mindset

• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills

• Proactive, organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload

• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

How to apply

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Chelsea Edwards on: 01885 485528 or e-mail your CV and covering letter to Chelsea.Edwards@delacyexecutive.co.uk. Thank you.

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