Agricultural Officer - Scottish Government
Company: Scottish Government
Salary: £32,455
Location: Inverness
Date posted: 8 August 2025
Apply before: 2 September 2025
The Job:
Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can be an integral part of the team that helps to support Scottish farmers and land managers farm in a sustainable way? RPID teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. Agricultural Officers perform a key role in the work of the Division and are often a key point of contact for farmers, crofters and the rural community. They undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to farms and crofts to carry out inspections. The team also undertake desk-based processing of claims and applications, and engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for the rural community in the area. Due to the nature of this role, a considerable amount of driving is involved therefore a valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK is mandatory. Conducting site verification of land use and area to meet regulatory requirements. Ensuring the accuracy of claims, including capital items purchased to meet regulatory requirements. Inspecting for livestock traceability, to meet regulatory requirements. Plant health inspections to meet regulatory requirements. Engagement with customers to enable them to understand changes to support of Scottish agriculture.
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile. For more information email niall.mcpherson@gov.scot
- Location: Scotland, Scottish Highlands
- Industry: Agriculture, Horticulture
- Job type: Full-time
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The Company:
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
The Candidate:
- Qualifications: Valid driving licence which enables you to drive in the UK - Please confirm in your CV/Personal Statement that you hold this qualification.
- Success Profile: Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
- Experience: Previous practical experience of working in agriculture or land management practices and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of farming practices in Scotland. Demonstrate a knowledge of the schemes and support that RPID have available to help the farming sector.
- Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions - Level 2 Communicating and Influencing – Level 2 Working Together – Level 2.
The Package:
We offer our staff a comprehensive package of benefits and the chance to make a real difference contributing to vital public services in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers in an inclusive environment with flexible working options to achieve the right work / life balance.
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile. For more information email niall.mcpherson@gov.scot
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