TB Policy Specialist
2 days ago
Salary:
c.£40,000 dependant on experience
Location:
Somerset preferred. We're flexible on location for the right candidate. The successful candidate must be able to travel to Taunton four days per month.
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:
As TB Policy Specialist, your part in the NFU's strategic ambition to eradicate bovine TB will be developing, delivering and championing bTB policy. Working under the direction of the TB Group Lead, you'll influence government, agencies, industry partners and NGOs, support the bTB Policy Advisory Group, and ensure members' interests are at the heart of policy. You'll lead on clear, timely communications so NFU representatives and members are informed, engaged and equipped to act on bTB issues.
What you'll bring:
You'll be educated to degree level in an agriculture-related discipline or have equivalent working experience, along with knowledge of bTB policy and effective partnership working. Highly organised and confident managing projects, you'll communicate complex issues clearly, build trusted stakeholder relationships and represent the NFU professionally. You'll be analytical, politically aware and comfortable working under pressure, producing accurate briefings and guidance at pace, while juggling a diverse workload and travelling as needed to support members and the wider bTB Delivery team.
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
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
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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