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:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence with access to your own transport (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
