Head of External Affairs

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom NATIONAL FARMERS UNION Full time

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**Job Title**: Head of External Affairs

**Salary**: c. £65-75k (Dependant on Skills and Experience)

**Location**: Westminster, London, with agile working

**Working Hours**:35 hours per week

**Contract Type**:Fixed Term Contract, 12 months covering maternity leave.

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 food security.

**Purpose of the role & how you will contribute**:
This crucial role places you front and centre in the NFU’s interactions with UK politicians, policy-makers, NGOs and campaign groups. Leading a brilliant team, based at our office in Westminster, the Head of External Affairs is a key figure in the organisation’s lobbying and campaigning activities.

The role provides strategic leadership across our external affairs strategy, leading the NFU’s campaigning and lobbying voice aimed at parliamentary audiences, whilst capitalising on new opportunities to raise the NFU’s profile.

**What you’ll bring**:
A passion for and deep understanding of UK politics, policy formation and issues management. A pro-active leadership style, a willingness to lead from the front and a genuine interest in UK agriculture and rural issues.

**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 company day
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Company funded health Cashplan
- Health insurance
- 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

**Who we are**

Every day, we're the voice of around 47,000 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**

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.

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