Principal Consultant (Food & Enterprise) - Scotland
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title: Principal Consultant (Food & Enterprise)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £52,355 - £59,500
Location: Scotland – Flexible location (with regular travel)
REF: CML/CS/004/23
Closing Date: 30th May 2023
SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
Food & Footprint is SAC Consulting’s end-to-end, evidence-based consultancy offering focused on supporting the food and drink and land use sectors to be more sustainable. It does this by combining the skills of the three teams (Food & Enterprise, Environment, Forestry & Woodlands) with those of key colleagues in the wider SRUC, to provide a service that is greater than the sum of its parts. More information can be found at www.sruc.ac.uk/food-and-footprint.
SAC Consulting’s Food & Enterprise team works closely with industry to deliver commercial consultancy work and with colleagues in both the Research and Education divisions of SRUC to deliver food and supply chain related Knowledge Transfer and Exchange (KTE) projects. It is a key consultancy provider to Scotland’s food and drink sector and the team is well known and well respected for the work it delivers in the three key areas of sustainability and net zero, rural economic and policy, and business growth and support.
We are seeking a Principal Consultant (Food & Enterprise) with the right experience, knowledge, and personality to lead and make a significant contribution our Food & Enterprise team and our wider Food & Footprint group. This role would suit an experienced and dynamic individual who has an existing profile, expertise and strong practical consultancy experience in the food and drink sector – especially regarding sustainability – or the economics of sustainable food production.
Closing date: 30th May 2023
Benefits / What you will get in return:
- Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
- Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% - 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
- Cycle to work scheme
- RAC Membership
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you click the APPLY link.
Further information
Please read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Principal Consultant (Food & Enterprise) - Scotland roles across Scottish Agricultural College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £52,355 - £59,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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