Principal Livestock Consultant
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The Vacancy
ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Principal Livestock Consultant on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid or home-based role within England or Wales.
Our poultry specialists are recognised leaders within the industry, valued for their independent advice and technical expertise. With continued growth in demand for our consultancy services, we are expanding the team and seeking experienced professionals who can help shape the future direction of our poultry business, contribute to the development of colleagues and progress into increasingly influential leadership roles.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Poultry Consultant to join our specialist livestock team and play a leading role in delivering and growing our poultry consultancy services across the UK poultry sector. We welcome applications from individuals currently working within the poultry industry who are looking to apply their technical and commercial expertise in a consultancy environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware poultry professional with strong technical expertise and established industry knowledge to work with producers, supply chain businesses, industry organisations and government bodies. The role is predominantly home-based, with regular engagement with ADAS colleagues and clients across the UK.
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of technical and strategic consultancy projects, providing expert advice and insight to a broad range of clients. They will be responsible for developing new opportunities, maintaining key industry relationships and contributing to the continued growth and reputation of ADAS's poultry consultancy services.
The role requires the ability to analyse complex data, interpret industry trends and produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with producers, integrators, industry bodies, policymakers and other key stakeholders across the poultry sector.
Applicants should have substantial poultry industry experience and a strong understanding of current sector challenges and opportunities, including production systems, economics, policy developments, sustainability, animal health and welfare, and market trends. Experience in consultancy, research, technical services, commercial management or a related field would be highly advantageous.
From the outset, the successful candidate will take ownership of projects and client relationships, with opportunities to lead major industry initiatives, develop new areas of expertise and contribute to the strategic direction of our poultry work. Whilst the primary focus of the role is poultry, there may be occasional opportunities to support wider livestock projects where relevant expertise can add value.
Whilst much of the work will be home or office-based, the applicant must also be able to travel throughout England and Wales and occasionally Ireland and elsewhere for short periods of time. This will be for meetings with existing and prospective clients and to attend relevant events to represent ADAS and for networking.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver technical and strategic consultancy projects for poultry sector clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, supply chain businesses, industry bodies and government clients.
- Analyse technical, economic and industry data to develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Produce high-quality reports, presentations and technical publications.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the poultry sector.
- Prepare proposals and costed bids for consultancy projects.
- Represent ADAS at industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder events.
- Support and mentor colleagues within the wider livestock team.
Attributes Required
ADAS requires its employees to demonstrate energy, responsibility and curiosity, which lead to the delivery of results. In addition to these general attributes, applicants will need to demonstrate/ possess the following:
- Significant experience within the poultry sector, ideally gained through technical, commercial, consultancy, research or operational roles.
- A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector
- A degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience
- A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector
- Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Excellent report writing skills, an ability to evaluate information and to draw conclusions and recommendations
- Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft Office programs including MS Word to write reports and MS Excel for data handling
- The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, in English
- Full driving licence and own transport
- Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.
Other Desirable Attributes
- Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector
- A working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
- Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff
Salary and benefits
- Negotiable depending on experience
- Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- We encourage Continuing Professional Development
- Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client’s unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature – our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.
As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.
ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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