[Hiring] County Farming Adviser @National Farmers Union (NFU)

Role Description

Leading a team of NFU Group Secretaries (who also have a role with the NFU Mutual as an insurance agent), you'll support local farmers, growers and food producers by managing the NFU's work in your allocated county. That means developing plans to recruit and retain members and ensuring their voice is heard by lobbying and influencing on their behalf with a range of stakeholders across the county.

• Lead all NFU activities in your county, supporting and managing the local NFU democratic structures.
• Recruit and manage local NFU Group Secretaries, supporting and advising them on all member engagement activities.
• Promote NFU policy work to members and liaise regularly with regional and HQ colleagues on various matters.
• Build a strong network of local stakeholders, media, and political contacts across your county.
• Oversee local NFU lobbying and support regional work by taking the lead on specific policy areas.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of farming businesses.
• Experience in agricultural, supply chain, or other rural professional roles is an advantage.
• Ability to build and manage effective professional relationships.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to manage objections and speak confidently at all levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience of managing, recruiting, motivating, and developing a remote team.
• Adept at thinking on your feet and evaluating complex issues effectively.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and drive extensively throughout your allocated county and region.

Benefits

• 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 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 vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle services, and more.