Location: Cupar (office-based)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Develop your career in the rural sector
Ringlink Scotland is the largest rural business ring in the country, supporting over 4,000 members with a turnover exceeding £100 million. With activities spanning agriculture, haulage, construction, utilities, training and forestry, we are a dynamic and growing co-operative offering excellent career opportunities.
We are now looking for a Contracts Coordinator to join our team in Cupar. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in a fast-paced, commercial environment within the rural sector.
About the role
As a Contracts Coordinator, you will work with both agricultural and non-agricultural businesses, facilitating the purchase, sale, and distribution of agricultural products and services. You will play a key role in delivering excellent service, providing expert advice, and supporting our members to meet their business needs.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues across our offices, contributing to a team-focused environment and providing support where required
What you’ll be doing
- Facilitate the purchase, sale and distribution of agricultural inputs and outputs
- Source and arrange haulage for a range of goods
- Negotiate the best prices for members and monitor markets, identifying new opportunities and risks
- Respond to member enquiries via phone, email and in person
- Build strong relationships with members, suppliers and colleagues
- Ensure member satisfaction while increasing engagement and sourcing new members
- Support coordination of temporary workers/labour
- Accurately record bookings and enquiries using our internal systems
- Adopt a flexible approach to working hours to ensure consistent level of service during key business times
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused working environment
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone motivated, reliable, resourceful and confident. Previous industry experience is desirable, and knowledge of the local land-based sector advantageous.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
- Previous experience in customer service and/or sales
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) with ability to learn quickly
- A resourceful, self-motivated approach, with confidence in managing responsibilities independently and proactively
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
- A flexible and adaptable approach
- An interest in or understanding of the agricultural or land-based sector
It would be great if you also have:
- Previous experience in agricultural trading or farm sales (e.g. fertiliser, grain, forage/fodder)
- Experience working with or trading directly with farmers, with a proven ability to develop trusted relationships
- Knowledge of the local agricultural/land-based sector with connections and networks in the area
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport
What we offer
- Competitive salary in the region of £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
- Pension scheme with enhanced company contributions
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- 28 days’ holiday (increasing to 32 days) plus paid birthday leave
- Training and ongoing development
- Exposure to a wide range of business activities
- Opportunity to progress within the organisation
- A varied and engaging role within a growing business
Our values
At Ringlink Scotland, we pride ourselves on our values of:
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Excellent Customer Service
- A ‘Can Do’ Attitude
Apply now
If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationships, become a key contact for our membership and build a long-term career, apply by emailing your CV to [email protected] or apply via Indeed. Visit our website for more information about us and the role: www.ringlinkscotland.co.uk
Ringlink Scotland is an equal opportunities employer committed to fairness, inclusion and confidentiality in all aspects of its work.
This post does not meet the minimum qualification requirements as issued by the Border and Immigration Agency and therefore will not qualify for a sponsored visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require a sponsored visa to work in the UK.
Closing date: 10th June 2026 - we may close the job advert earlier than the stated closing date, should we receive a strong field of applicants - we encourage you to apply early!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute to Cupar for this position?
Experience:
- land-based industry : 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence with access to your own transport (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
