Agricultural Technician

About the Team:SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture, food, and land-based businesses; working across supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security.Our 200-strong team of consultants, technicians and specialist support staff are based in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local insight and expertise to 8,500 farm businesses. Whilst our food & footprint offering provides robust and highly responsive technical expertise which links the business of food production with environmental objectives.Together, our trusted teams offer nationwide experience and trusted local support tailored to your business, with technical advice which is grounded in the latest research. We provide an unrivalled level of consultancy to the wider rural sectors as part of SRUC and, with roots that go back over 100 years, we work with a diverse range of business types across the public and private sectors – from the smallest crofter to corporate multinationals.The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our friendly and successful team in the Northeast Scotland (SAC Stonehaven). This role will provide support to farming businesses and includes a blend of practical and technical consultant support activities with farm accounts technical data processing.Key responsibilities include:Working with farmers and their farm business accounts dataPerforming farm accounts analysis, working in the national team delivering the Scottish Farm Business SurveySupporting consultants in delivery of national programmes and initiatives, including the Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Whole Farm PlanSampling and data collection, both in office and on farmPossessing good communication and numeracy skillsHaving attention to detail, and ability to embrace new technical IT systems and methodsMinimum Qualifications:Good standard of secondary education (SCQF Level 5 or equivalent), or able to demonstrate relevant skills and experience.For full person specification, please download the job particular document.Eligibility for Sponsorship:Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.Why work for SAC Consulting / SRUC?Generous annual leaveEnhanced pension contributionsCycle to work schemeDiscounted RAC MembershipGenerous family leaveFlexible working patternsHybrid working arrangements (in some areas)Tailored investment in your learning and developmentHow to Apply:Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this role, and complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting Jobs at SRUCSRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046TPBN1_UKTJ