Graduate – Agricultural Climate and Sustainability Consultant

Join a small team of passionate climate and sustainability consultants working in the agriculture sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of humanitys most pressing challenges: how do we produce safe nutritious food in a sustainable and profitable way while adapting to climate change. Consultants will have the chance to work across all aspects of agricultural systems on a wide range of topics.

The consultant will have opportunities to participate in the wider RSK graduate training program learn more about sustainable production and develop technical and practical skills to support challenge of reducing the environmental impact of agriculture whilst maintaining food security.

ADAS Climate and Sustainability is a business within the ADAS group part of the RSK group of companies so you have the benefit of working in a small business while having the wider opportunities that a larger business can offer. ADAS is a specialist agricultural consultancy with the majority of the climate and sustainability work that we deliver focused on the agricultural part of food production although we do also work along the wider food supply chain. Our main focus in on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessment and mitigation as well as climate adaptation and resilience however we do also work in wider areas of sustainability such as water use and resource use efficiency.

We are looking for a graduate with an understanding of agriculture and enthusiasm to develop new ideas to support the transition to low carbon nature rich farming landscapes through desk-based analysis and modelling.

This role will be based out of our Boxworth Cambridge office for the first 12 months to allow the graduate to become established in an office environment and create networks with the wider ADAS community based out of this rural office.

Key Responsibilities

• Approach: take a rigorous approach and attention to detail in both quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
• Data analysis: Support in the development of tools to collect analyse and interpret farm and supply chain data for GHG emissions water use and other sustainability metrics
• Writing: Support drafting of reports that are compliant to industry standards and client requirements
• Problem solving: Develop solutions and ideas to support delivery of novel projects
• Technical skills: Input into a diverse range of consultancy projects linked to climate and sustainability in the agriculture sector. Support climate risk assessments

Person Specification

• Degree or relevant vocational qualification in a relevant subject such as Agriculture Biology Geography or Environmental Science.
• A good understanding of UK Agricultural production systems work experience on farm is a benefit.
• Understanding or experience working with farm-level carbon accounting or industry frameworks such as TCFD or TNFD would be an advantage.
• Competent user of Microsoft Software including TEAMS Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel.
• Understanding of advanced data science modelling would be an advantage such as familiarity with coding in Excel VBA R or Python.
• Fluency in English to communicate in a clear and concise manner both through written (email reports) and verbal applications.
• Be flexible and able to work under tight deadlines many of our projects are short turn around and require staff to be able to plan their time to meet these deadlines and be flexible to manage competing deadlines and changing projects.
• Have a full UK driving licence and own transport (the Boxworth office has limited public transport access so you will need to be able to drive to get to work).

KPIs / Success factors

• Timely delivery of quality reports that require minimal editing (for spelling and grammar)
• Delivery of utilisation targets
• Positive feedback from team

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary 28000 with 10% increase after completion of first year and further 10% increase after completion of second year
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Opportunities to join the RSK graduate training program to develop key consultancy skills
• On the job training and mentoring will be provided alongside industry relevant qualifications.
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development and support Chartership to relevant professional bodies.
• Encouragement to participate in relevant professional committees.
• Allowance for membership to one professional body.
• Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays private health care and discounted gym membership.
• Volunteer days allowing staff to support local good causes and environmental activities
• RSK EV scheme cycle to work scheme and other benefits

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.

Interview process

• Closing date 17th March
• Interviews in person at CB23 4NN ADAS Boxworth 26th / 27th March
• Prior to interview you will be required to complete a written assessment without the use of AI and an excel assessment about 1.5 hours of time. For the interview you will need to prepare a 5 minute presentation.

ADAS is the UKs 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 clients 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. Were committed to preserving RSKs 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 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 youre 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