Bovine TB Policy Adviser

Salary:£34,000.00 per annum, plus company car or car allowance Location:Wellington, Somerset with agile working. Regular travel required, predominantly across Cornwall. Working Hours:Core Hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09001700. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a need for flexibility around working hours, to include some unsociable hours in the evening. Contract Type:Up to 2 years Fixed Term ContractThe 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:Working as part of the TB team, youll be contributing to the delivery of the NFUs strategic aim of eradicating Bovine TB.Whilst providing specialist advice, knowledge and support to NFU colleagues and members on a variety of TB control measures and helping to manage the effect on individual farm businesses, your role will also have a particular focus in co-ordinating the delivery of a large-scale badger vaccination project in the Southwest. Working closely with landowners, farmers and other key stakeholders, youll play a critical role in the project planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting, bringing together results to help influence and develop an evidence-based approach to future delivery.What youll bring:With a relevant degree and proven expertise and experience in your specialist area, youll ideally have an agricultural background and will be used to working with farmers or food producers. Youll be an articulate communicator and negotiator with a keen eye for detail and the ability to research, analyse and collate complex issues clearly. With a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, youll be comfortable developing successful professional networks. Youll also be an inspirational and motivational leader and problem solver, with the ability to manage project teams and prioritise your work.Why choose us?Join us and youll 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: Company car or car allowance 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 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 lifes challenges Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many moreJoin usWere committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. Well 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 hybrid 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.Internally we call this role Adviser (bTB).You may also have experience in the following: Policy Advisor, Bovine Tuberculosis, Membership Association, Policy Adviser, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Environment Policy, Customer Service, Customer Service Coordinator, Relationship Management, Policy Officer, Bovine TB, etc.REF-225 407 TPBN1_UKTJ