The agricultural industry is huge, and that’s because it is, and has always been one of the most important occupational industries and practices across out planet. Most prevalently it’s what provides us with raw food materials, but it also plays a huge part in trade, development, economy, environmental health and largely, employment. There are endless paths to take in the agricultural industry and though it may be hard work, career opportunities are ever present, pay well and will help you gain important skills all the while knowing you are making a difference.
Take a look at some of our featured employers below to see if you could find a life changing career opportunity perfect for you.
Farm Retail
Realising that the farm retail industry had no supporting body, a group of like minded farmers took the reigns and began their own. To this day, we adhere to the same principles, supporting, sharing and learning with one another. A great many people and businesses have benefited from membership of the Association over the years, many being farmers who have had to learn retailing from scratch.
City & Guilds
Associate Vacancies
There are a variety of contracted associate roles you may wish to apply for, such as Examiners, Moderators, Independent End-Point Assessors, External Quality Assurers and External Assessors.
While you will gain professional development opportunities while making a real impact in the industry, the other benefits of becoming an Associate include:
✔️ Enhance Your CPD Portfolio – Develop valuable insight into qualification design and industry standards.
✔️ Boost Your Career Prospects – Gain experience in assessment and vocational education.
✔️ Expand Your Network – Connect with professionals from across STEM industries.
✔️ Work Flexibly – Take on assignments that fit around your schedule.
✔️ Make a Lasting Impact – Help shape vocational education, ensuring learners are well-prepared for STEM careers.
MDS
The MDS graduate scheme is like no other. Designed for university leavers with leadership potential, it challenges from the start. Trainees develop their leadership skills in roles with real responsibility in several different companies during the two-year programme. At the same time, you will work towards a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, Operations and Departmental Manager, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
British Wool
Collecting, grading, marketing and selling great British fleece wool.
British Wool (formerly British Wool Marketing Board) is owned by approximately 35,000 sheep farmers in the UK. We collect, grade, market and sell British wool on behalf of our producers to the international wool textile industry for use in flooring, furnishings and apparel.
McIntosh & Son
McIntosh & Son welcomes and encourages professional and driven people to apply to join our team.
As a leading machinery dealer with branches strategically located across Western Australia and Queensland, McIntosh & Son offers a dynamic and supportive environment with career progression opportunities.
Lantra
From forestry to food production, pest management to plant maintenance, the UK and Ireland’s fast-moving land-based industries are home to hundreds of exciting, interesting jobs and careers. And we should know – we’ve been helping build a sustainable, diverse workforce for over 40 years now.
Goole Training
We are a LANTRA Training Provider and Assessment Centre that offers personally tailored training courses to businesses across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.
Whitley Stimpson
In a word: togetherness. At Whitley Stimpson, we work closely with families and businesses, giving them the accountancy advice they need to succeed.
FarmIQ
We provide a range of agricultural training both online and face-to-face to provide individuals and teams with the best learning experience for them. Every farm is unique, and we know that the needs and circumstances of each and every farmer is unique too. That’s why we have designed our training service to be as flexible as possible, ensuring we can help people across the industry.
Landmark Systems
Sales Consultant required for a market-leading supplier of software to the UK rural business community. Founded in 1987, the Company delivers software products and services across the UK to a growing, loyal client base of farms, estates, land agents and property companies.
Lantra
From forestry to food production, pest management to plant maintenance, the UK and Ireland’s fast-moving land-based industries are home to hundreds of exciting, interesting jobs and careers. And we should know – we’ve been helping build a sustainable, diverse workforce for over 40 years now.
VA Training
At Vicky Anderson Training we provide a complete training service offering practical, technical and management training for all industries nationally and locally. We specialise in all Rural and Farming Training, throughout the North of England (including all Yorkshire, Cleveland, Humber, Lincolnshire, Durham & Northumberland).
