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Dairy Adviser, Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover up to 12 months)

Employer
NFU National Farmers Union
Location
Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Salary
Salary circa £32,480 per annum
Closing date
22 Feb 2016

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Function
Customer Services, Sales

Job Details

Dairy Adviser, Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover up to 12 months)

Salary circa £32,480 per annum

Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

About you

Are you a conscientious and co-operative individual who is good with detail and has a sense of urgency to get things done quickly?

To be successful in this role you will have a logical, task orientated and an analytical approach to dealing with situations and be able to think through a problem by weighing the pros and cons. A great communicator you will possess the ability to work well within a small team. 

With a relevant degree or HND/equivalent, you will need to possess a high standard of written and verbal communication skills, be a confident public presenter and have proven negotiation skills. You will need to have organisational and prioritising skills and be able to solve problems.

It’s an exciting and high profile position, requiring broad knowledge of UK food industry and a sound background in food/farming or marketing, policy development, advocacy or government relations. 

About the role

An opportunity has arisen in our Food and Farming Department for an enthusiastic and politically astute individual to be the NFU’s Dairy Adviser, reporting to the Chief Adviser, Dairy.

A powerful champion for our dairy farming members, you will advise the National Dairy Board on policy matters and develop effective lobbying strategies. At the same time, you will monitor political, technical, legal and commercial developments, ensure constant online and offline communications with key opinion formers and generate a steady pipeline of high profile news stories, whilst assisting with member recruitment and retention.

For further information on the application process please contact hr@nfu.org.uk or telephone 024 7685 8713.

Who are we?

The National Farmers’ Union represents the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting the interests of farmers and growers, we aim to influence decision making at the highest levels to create an environment in which our members can be successful. 

Why join our team?

Working for the NFU means that you will become part of our friendly environment. You will work with great people, recognised for their knowledge and expertise. We are a team committed to our work, with a good work-life balance. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays, and increasing with service), free parking, an attractive contributory, National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a range of discounts through our NFU Benefits employee portal, and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: Monday 22nd February 2016 at 12noon

Interview date: 4th March 2016

The NFU is an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.

Company

The NFU champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members.

It is the largest farming organisation in the UK, providing a strong, respected and independent voice for the industry.

Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, but it also has offices in London, Brussels, Wales, all the English regions and a unique network of local offices and advisers, co-funded by the NFU Mutual, to support the needs of its members locally, nationally and internationally.

The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members' subscriptions. We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure.

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