Location: Cupar (office-based)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Kick-start your career in the rural business 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 Trainee Contracts Coordinator to join our team in Cupar. This is an exciting early-career opportunity for someone looking to build a career in a fast-paced, commercial environment within the rural sector.

About the role

As a Trainee Contracts Coordinator, you will support our experienced team in delivering a high-quality service to our members. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of activities, learning how we coordinate contracts, support and facilitate member to member trading, and manage relationships across the industry.

This is a development role, where you will be supported to build your knowledge, confidence and skills, with a clear pathway to progressing into a Contracts Coordinator position.

What you’ll be doing

With full training provided, you’ll:

Support the coordination and trading/sale of agricultural products and services between members
Assist with sourcing and arranging haulage for a range of goods
Help manage and respond to member enquiries via phone, email and in person
Build relationships with members, suppliers and colleagues
Support coordination of temporary workers
Accurately record bookings and enquiries using our internal systems
Provide general administrative support
Learn to identify business opportunities and market trends
Contribute to a positive, team-focused working environment

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone motivated, reliable and keen to learn. You don’t need previous industry experience - just the right attitude and transferable skills.

You’ll ideally have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive approach with a willingness to learn
Strong organisation and time management skills
Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
A flexible and adaptable approach

It would be great if you also have:

An interest (and/or experience) in agriculture or rural business
Experience in customer service, sales or administration
An interest in sales and customer service
Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

What we offer

Competitive salary in the region of £28,000 - 30,000 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
Full training and ongoing development
Exposure to a wide range of business activities
Supportive environment
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 develop your skills, gain valuable experience and build a long-term career, apply by emailing your CV to hr@ringlinkscotland.co.uk 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: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
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:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence with access to your own transport (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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