Join The ARC Team
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Join The ARC Team

Make a Difference Across Rural England

Join The ARC Team

We’re always keen to hear from experienced professionals who share our passion for supporting rural businesses, communities, landowners and organisations.

Whether your expertise lies in strategic rural development, business growth, funding, environmental management, training or facilitation, ARC offers opportunities to collaborate on meaningful projects that deliver lasting impact.

Interested in working with us? We’d love to start a conversation.

Why Work With ARC?

Work on Projects That Matter

Our work spans the breadth of the rural economy, helping businesses, farms, estates, communities and organisations tackle challenges, unlock opportunities and plan for the future.

From rural diversification and grant funding to environmental programmes and strategic growth initiatives, no two projects are ever the same.

Flexibility and Collaboration

ARC operates through a network of experienced consultants and specialists.

We value expertise, practical experience and collaborative working, giving associates the opportunity to contribute to projects that match their skills, interests and availability.

A Strong Reputation

For more than 30 years, ARC consultants have helped deliver projects across England, supporting rural development programmes, local authorities, businesses and community organisations.

Our team combines deep rural knowledge with practical, hands-on experience.

Be Part of Something Bigger

We believe rural places matter.

Everything we do is focused on creating thriving businesses, resilient communities and sustainable rural economies.

When you work with ARC, you’re helping make a positive difference.

Who We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals with experience in:

Strategic Rural Advisory

Funding & Grants

Rural Business Development

Environmental Land Management

Community & Rural Development

Training, Facilitation & Leadership

Research, Evaluation & Impact Assessment

Agriculture, Food & Farming

Tourism & Rural Enterprise


Don’t worry if your expertise doesn’t fit neatly into one category. We’re always interested in meeting talented people with a passion for rural development.

Current Opportunities

We welcome expressions of interest from:

  • Independent consultants
  • Associate consultants
  • Subject matter specialists
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Facilitators and trainers
  • Project managers
  • Retired professionals seeking flexible consultancy work

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you.

Send us a brief introduction and outline of your experience, and we’ll arrange an informal conversation.

growth@angliaruralconsultants.com