Salary: £24,385.07
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you passionate about farming and its contribution to the environment?

We're seeking a talented and dedicated individual with an understanding of environmental or agricultural policy to join us in addressing key environmental issues. In this important national role, you’ll be involved in interpreting and communicating relevant legislation, policies and associated information to NFU members and the farming community.

What you’ll bring:

With an HND/ or degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture, Environmental Science or a related field, you’ll be a team player who is able to manage a diverse and challenging workload whilst remaining calm and organised under pressure. Effective communication, a keen eye for details, influencing skills, and networking abilities are essential to secure the best outcomes for NFU members and farming community. You will be comfortable at building strong internal relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders and have the ability to communicate effectively. An ability to deliver accurate information within set timescales is also important.

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, plus bank holidays and 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 have experience of the following: Environmental Policy Assistant, Agricultural Environmental Advisor, Farming Environmental Liaison Officer, Sustainability Adviser (Agriculture Focus), Environmental Compliance Coordinator, Agricultural Policy Analyst, Rural Environmental Consultant, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, Environmental Legislation Officer, Agricultural Sustainability Officer, etc.

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