Brown&Co LLP

Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant advising farmers and landowners on business planning, financial analysis, agricultural policy, funding, and commercial decisions.Overview of RoleWe are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant in Bury St Edmunds. You will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.ResponsibilitiesProvide tailored business advice to farmers and landownersSupport clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemesConduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planningAssist with contract farming agreementsPrepare and submit grant funding applicationsAdvise on machinery sharing and other joint venturesDesired Qualifications and SkillsVaried experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farmingA relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related disciplineA strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemesProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholdersWillingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requestsDriven to work in a wider teamFinding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.Our BenefitsA holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.Life Assurance of four times your basic salarySalary Sacrifice Pension schemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefitsHoliday Buy Back SchemeLong Service AwardsWestfield Health CashplanOne Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Posted 9 days ago

Business Administration Apprentice supporting office administration, document preparation, customer enquiries, filing, invoices, and records while completing a Level 3 qualification.Overview of RoleWe are looking to recruit a proactive Business Administration Apprentice to join the Land Agency team at our office in Bury St Edmunds. This role does not require any previous experience as all training will be provided and the successful candidate will be supported in achieving their Level 3 qualification in Business Administration. This is a great opportunity to join a multi-disciplined Firm with the opportunity to learn and develop whilst working with a supportive team.ResponsibilitiesPreparing, formatting and proofreading letters and reportsHandling incoming phone calls and email enquiriesSupporting the Bury St Edmunds office with general administrative tasks, including maintaining office supplies and preparing meeting rooms for client visitsAssisting with the organisation of both paper and digital filing systemsProviding administrative support with invoices and expense claimsLearn to use and maintain accurate records on the Firm's internal systemsRequirementsMaths and English GCSE minimum grade 4 (or predicted grades then later verified).No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone with basic IT skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be organised, willing to learn, able to follow instructions, and have a positive, proactive attitude.Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.Our BenefitsA holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.Life Assurance of four times your basic salarySalary Sacrifice Pension schemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefitsHoliday Buy Back SchemeLong Service AwardsWestfield Health CashplanOne Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each yearEqual OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Posted 9 days ago

Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant role providing financial, business and policy advice to farmers and landowners, including budgeting, funding applications and agricultural business planning.Overview of RoleWe are looking for a Graduate Agricultural Business Consultant to join our team at the Lincoln office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within a dynamic team, supporting a well-established, long-term client base of farmers, landowners and land managers. Delivering in this role will require excellent collaboration skills, strong self-organisation, and a proven ability to meet deadlines. You’ll also bring outstanding interpersonal skills and strong commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering the best outcomes and value for farming clients and landowners.ResponsibilitiesProvide tailored business advice to farmers and landownersSupport clients in adapting to agricultural policy changes and funding schemesConduct financial analysis, budgeting, and business planningAssist with contract farming agreementsPrepare and submit grant funding applicationsAdvise on machinery sharing and other joint venturesDesired Qualifications and SkillsVaried experience in farm/agricultural business analysis and advisory work, or an understanding/experience of practical farmingA relevant degree in agriculture, agricultural business management, or a related disciplineA strong grasp of UK agricultural policy and environmental land management schemesProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholdersWillingness to learn and adapt to clients’ needs and requestsDriven to work in a wider teamFinding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.Our BenefitsHoliday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.Life Assurance of four times your basic salarySalary Sacrifice Pension schemeEnhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefitsHoliday Buy Back SchemeLong Service AwardsWestfield Health CashplanOne Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Posted 23 days ago