The role
An opportunity has arisen to become a key member of the Farming Department in Newbury. The team has an established reputation as leader in the provision of Farm Business advice and Estate management. They undertake the management of Farms and Rural Estates and offer a range of professional rural advice throughout central southern England; their technical excellence ensures an impressive client base. This is an opportunity at Graduate level to work with the existing team in providing advice and management to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting colleagues to provide farm business management services including budgeting and financial management, cropping plans and grain marketing, work planning for farm employees and contractors.
• Preparing reports for colleagues and clients on practical and financial matters
• Advising on and drafting SFI schemes.
• Advising on and preparing applications for other rural grants, including capital grants schemes and private sector schemes.
• Advising on other opportunities for clients including in terms of new technologies, new income streams and diversification.
• Providing concise, practical and reasoned advice to clients at all times

Person specification

Qualifications/Key Skills/Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture or related subject
• Commercially astute and hands on
• Experience in and of a range of different farming businesses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills including use of MS Office

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees: *Heath & Leisure: 25 days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
*Financial: Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
Strutt and Parker is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.