Mitchells Auction Co. Ltd. is a long established auctioneering firm (established 1873) that has diversified over the years. The Company now has two business locations; a modern livestock market on the edge of Cockermouth with associated rural professional services and a furniture
and fine art auction house with contemporary coffee shop in the town centre.

It is within the specialist Farm Advisory & Environmental Consultancy department that we are looking to hire a Farm Adviser. We engage in all aspects of rural practice to provide a ‘one stop shop’ service to our farmer/landowner clients. Our work covers all aspects of government funding such as the Basic Payment Scheme, Countryside Stewardship and grant applications, together with all types of regulatory paperwork related to land and agriculture. This department is ever expanding and opportunities will be available for the right person to work in other areas such as compensation, lettings and valuations.

We have an opening for a recently qualified graduate with an agriculture/environment-focused degree or a recently qualified environmental/rural surveyor, RICS Accredited or otherwise, with
an excellent knowledge of all government & European funded schemes. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering on farm advice, a strong working knowledge from within the
agriculture industry and excellent GIS, mapping and other essential computer skills. In particular we are looking for somebody who is additionally forward thinking, with the confidence to take the
initiative and explore other business opportunities when the situation arises. We utilise social media to market ourselves and service new and existing clients; such experience would also be advantageous.

The successful candidate must have a full driving licence and their own vehicle and will be expected to perform one week of work experience. The Company will support those candidates seeking BASIS, RICS, CAAV and other qualifications and will provide long term future
opportunities, with a competitive starting salary depending on experience.