Adviser (Dairy)
- Employer
- NFU
- Location
- Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
- Salary
- circa £34,439 per annum (Negotiable dependant on experience)
- Closing date
- 1 Dec 2019
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- Sector
- Sales & Marketing, Food & Fresh Produce, Dairy, Technical, Financial & Accountancy Services
- Job Type
- Advisor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Adviser (Dairy)
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.
Adviser (Dairy) Responsibilities:
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.
Adviser (Dairy) Requirements:
Are you a conscientious and co-operative individual who is good with detail and wants an opportunity to work in a fast paced, exciting sector?
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. As a great communicator you will possess the ability to work independently, as well as within a small team alongside the NFU Dairy Board.
With a relevant degree, 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. You will have the flexibility and freedom to drive forward your own policy areas and make a difference to the lives and businesses of our farming members.
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 and / or government relations.
The NFU is an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.
About NFU:
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, as well as to provide day to day business support, in order to create an environment in which our members can be successful.
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: circa £34,439 per annum (Negotiable dependant on experience)
Closing date: 1st December 2019
Interview date: 18th December 2019
You may have experience of the following: Adviser, Food Chain Adviser, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Advisor, Policy Advisor, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
Ref: 90179
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