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Student Placement (Food Business Unit)

Job Title: Student Placement (Food Business Unit)
Salary: £20,000
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, starting July 2025.

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:

Be at the forefront of shaping the future of UK supply chains. As a Student Placement in our Food Business Unit, you'll provide vital operational support under the guidance of the Food Business Adviser. Engage with top retailers, foodservice, and brand businesses to impact change across sectors such as dairy, livestock, and horticulture.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll currently be pursuing a degree in agriculture, business, or food-related fields. You have strong task completion skills, effective communication both written and verbal, and IT proficiency. Your passion for agriculture and food, along with your proactive problem-solving abilities, will be your greatest assets in this role.

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 (starting at 25 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
Company funded health Cashplan
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 both online and locally. 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.

Join us

Join our dynamic team and embark on a meaningful placement journey that will broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the UK's agricultural supply chain. This role offers invaluable experience and contributes to the strategic aims of the NFU. If you're passionate about making a difference in agriculture, this is the opportunity for you.

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.

Closing date: 12 January 2025

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