Environmental Consultant
We are looking to add an Environmental Consultant to our growing team on a full-time permanent basis.
The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering professional management services. You will utilise your experience to provide independent, evidence-based advice and support to clients to help them develop their farm businesses. You will be joining an energetic and supportive team.
Wilson Wraight is a well-established, highly regarded leading provider of agricultural, environmental, and planning consultancy services. Based in Bury St Edmunds and led by six Partners, our range of high-quality and efficient management services aims to support land-based businesses for decades to come. We are committed to creating an environment that enables our team to continuously develop, succeed, and thrive. We offer:
- Opportunity to earn a bonus
- Structured career development and opportunities for career progression
- Investment in your ongoing training
- Staff incentives and rewards scheme
- Health Scheme
- Flexible Working
- Above industry standard Pension investment
- Above industry standard annual leave allocation
- Annual salary review
The successful candidate will provide specialised advice on carbon auditing and sequestration, BNG, and Agri-Environment schemes.
Key areas of responsibility:
Guide farmers on best practices to maximise environmental benefit
Continuously research and evaluate new opportunities, seeking ways to add considerable value to Wilson Wraight and generate new business
Liaise directly with farmers, estates, local authorities, regional planners, and land owners amongst others
Maintain and improve upon your knowledge of the sector, keeping colleagues and clients informed
Produce accurate and appropriate documentation and proposals
The successful applicant requires the following:
- An enthusiasm for the environmental sector
- Knowledge of carbon tools, carbon market, and opportunities on farm
- An understanding of current and emerging environmental legislation specific to UK agriculture
- Commercial acumen
- The ability to communicate on technical and commercial levels to a diverse range of clients
- A willingness to take the initiative
- Be an independent learner, who can also contribute as a strong team player
- Willing to work from the office and travel to farm meetings
Specialist agricultural and ecology knowledge is not required although may be useful
Please apply in the strictest confidence with CV and cover letter here