Job Description

Location: Westminster, London, with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

This crucial role places you front and centre in the NFU\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s lobbying and campaigning activities.

The role provides strategic leadership across our external affairs strategy, leading the NFU\xe2\x80\x99s campaigning and lobbying voice aimed at parliamentary audiences, whilst capitalising on new opportunities to raise the NFU\xe2\x80\x99s profile.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s challenges
Discounts on new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more

Join us

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce. We\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

Closing Date: 15 September 2023

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