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Salary: £60,000 (Negotiable on Skills and Experience)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

You’ll be responsible for the NFU’s approach on all international trade matters affecting UK farmers. You will confidently and expertly draw upon your knowledge and ability to work collaboratively to promote the NFU’s standing and influence. You’ll represent the NFU in relevant forums, with external stakeholders and the media, and be involved in negotiations with government, championing the views of farmers and delivering positive outcomes for our members.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have a substantial understanding of trade matters that affect farmers and the skills to lead the team responsible for identifying, analysing and advocating positive policy solutions to maximise NFU influence. You will have knowledge and understanding of the global policy issues that affect UK farming and provide strategic direction to ensure the NFU is well placed to demonstrate global policy leadership and advocacy on the matters that count most.

Your commitment and drive to influence government policy and trade negotiation outcomes, coupled with your excellent communication and networking skills will help to deliver positive results for our members.

If you’re an experienced international trade expert, ready to foster a positive team culture and able to advance the representation of the farming and growing sector, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose us?

Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance (30 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
Company funded health Cashplan
Health insurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Performance-related pay
Competitive Pension and Life assurance
Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s challenges
Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more
Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government.. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

Policy and Trade & Business Strategy

This team takes an active role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK. This means keeping up to date with and responding to national and international developments, engaging with and advising NFU members, and putting their decisions into action.

It’s exciting, complex work, covering every area of farming and dealing with a range of stakeholders, from government ministers, civil servants and the media, to local NFU branches and partners in the agri-supply chain. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of projects from initial research to policy delivery. Our collaborative approach means you’ll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge – it’s up to you to take them.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We’ll support you by providing you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments including discussions around agile and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we decide we've found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.

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