Policy Adviser (Combinable Crops)

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working Job Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: c.£37,000 dependent on experience
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 and how you will contribute:
You’ll enjoy the chance to use your expertise to help shape policy positions on a range of relevant issues. Championing arable farming interests, you’ll advise the National Crops Board and develop impactful lobbying strategies. Your role involves collaborating on NFU policies, preparing responses to government proposals, and fostering key relationships. With flexibility to drive policy areas, you'll be the face of our team, elevating our profile through expertise and enthusiasm, ultimately making a significant impact on the lives and businesses of our farming members.
What you’ll bring:
To succeed in this role, you will be a strategic minded and results-oriented individual capable of managing a diverse and complex portfolio. Strong influencing skills, adept workflow management, and collaborative teamwork are essential. Demonstrating a determined focus on delivering for our members, you’ll be adaptable and able to achieve long-term strategic goals. As a skilled communicator, you’ll thrive independently and within teams and be comfortable collaborating with the NFU National Crops Board. Along with a relevant degree, you’ll have a can-do attitude, leadership experience, a clear communication style and strong negotiation skills. This high-profile position demands in-depth knowledge of UK farming, agronomy, the food industry, and expertise in policy development and advocacy.
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 new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more.
Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking.
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.
You may also have experience in the following: Policy Adviser, Policy Officer, Regulatory Officer, Policy Executive, Policy Analyst, Policy Research, Senior Policy Adviser, Project Management, Combinable Crops etc.
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