Graduate, Agriculture & Environment

Job description

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a degree in Agriculture (or a related discipline) and a genuine passion for the rural sector to begin their career within a respected professional services firm.

Our Agribusiness team is a leading provider of consultancy and management services to the farming, food, bioenergy and agri‐investment sectors. With a strong reputation and a proven track record, we deliver expert, practical advice across the agricultural supply chain, taking a holistic and forward‐thinking approach to supporting our clients.

Working alongside experienced colleagues within both the Agribusiness team and the wider Rural department, you'll be exposed to a broad range of client work and supported as you develop your technical, commercial and professional skills. We are flexible on start dates and would be happy for the successful candidate to join us at any point between now and September 2026.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to grow alongside us, and we're committed to supporting your progression from the outset. This includes extensive support with achieving your BASIS & FACTS qualifications within 30 months at the firm, as well as participation in our two‐year graduate development programme. This programme is designed to enhance your personal effectiveness, commercial and financial understanding and client delivery skills – providing a strong foundation for a successful long‐term career in the property and agribusiness sector.

What you'll be doing

Supporting colleagues and senior consultants in the delivery of agribusiness consultancy services

Assisting with farm business administration, including budgets, cash flows, accounts and contract agreements

Supporting the design and delivery of environmental schemes and grant applications

Contributing to management and strategic advice for farm and contracting businesses, including client meetings, farm visits and reporting

Preparing business plans, reports and client documentation, including agendas and minutes

Carrying out research and analysis to support project delivery and service development

Responding to client enquiries promptly and professionally, maintaining high standards of service and attention to detail

Representing Bidwells Agribusiness at meetings, events and industry forums as required

Building effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and relevant organisations

Assisting with internal and external communication of Agribusiness activities

Working towards BASIS and FACTS qualifications (if not already held) within the first 30 months

Supporting the wider team and firm, including contributing to the development of Agribusiness service offerings and completing ad-hoc tasks as required

About You

Sound agricultural knowledge and business acumen

Educated to degree level or equivalent in an agricultural discipline at ideally 2:1 or higher

Excellent mathematical skills and a high degree of numeracy

Strong financial skills and understanding

Good communication skills, both written and oral

Excellent telephone manner

Competent in use of spreadsheets and other IT/Microsoft applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Edge and Outlook

Clean driving license and access to own vehicle

Experience within a practical management or agricultural consultancy role

BASIS & FACTS – Training will be provided in these areas if not currently qualified

Why Bidwells?We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately‐owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B‐Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation and creating long‐term value for our clients, communities and the environment.

What's in it for youCompetitive SalaryWe recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive BenefitsIncluding up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional DevelopmentContinuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative CultureBe part of a forward‐thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family FriendlyWe offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work‐Life BalanceWe value your well‐being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agenciesBidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English