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Full job description
Salary
£24,479-£26,616 per annum
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Region
Scotland – Central
Package
Attractive benefits, please see below
Date posted
09/04/2026
Job reference
REQ0556
About The Team:
SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in the UK, uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture, food, and land-based businesses; working across supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security.
Our 200-strong team of consultants, technicians and specialist support staff are based in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local insight and expertise to 8,500 farm businesses. Whilst our food & footprint offering provides robust and highly responsive technical expertise which links the business of food production with environmental objectives.
Together, our trusted teams offer nationwide experience and trusted local support tailored to your business, with technical advice which is grounded in the latest research. We provide an unrivalled level of consultancy to the wider rural sectors as part of SRUC and, with roots that go back over 100 years, we work with a diverse range of business types across the public and private sectors – from the smallest crofter to corporate multinationals.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting and engaging opportunity to join SAC Consulting as a Business Support Administrator (Programmes Team Intern), providing high‑quality administrative and operational support to customers and colleagues across the organisation.
Acting as a key point of contact for general enquiries and day‑to‑day business activities, the role plays an important part in delivering a professional, responsive and customer‑focused service. The post offers exposure to a broad range of business support activities, requiring strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
You will work collaboratively with regional offices and colleagues across SAC Consulting, supporting effective communication and smooth operations. The role requires the post holder to proactively manage and prioritise their workload while adapting flexibly to changing demands, in addition to a willingness to travel and assist with on-site event support. Throughout all aspects of the role, you will act as a positive ambassador for SAC Consulting and SRUC, demonstrating an enthusiastic and professional attitude.
Key elements of this role include:
- Learning how to provide a friendly and helpful service including answering phone calls and emails from customers and colleagues
- Supporting day‑to‑day office tasks by helping the team with basic administrative tasks and organisation
- Gaining hands‑on experience using Microsoft Office applications and office equipment such as phones and printers
- Developing skills in planning and organising work, including managing more than one task at a time
- Working carefully and accurately, building confidence with numbers, written communication and attention to detail
- Working with the events and operations teams, including travelling to events and helping with event set‑up, delivery and pack‑down
- Meeting and engaging with members of the public and other stakeholders, with support to build confidence and professionalism
- Learning how to work independently while being supported as part of a team, including occasional help at weekend or out‑of‑hours events
Minimum Qualifications:
Good standard of secondary education or able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience.
For full person specification, download the job particular document.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Why work for SAC Consulting / SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals’ learning and development
How to Apply:
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying and complete the online application form by pressing “apply” or online via our website at www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs
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