Job Description

Job Advert

Job Title:

Policy Adviser (NFU Cymru) Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months

Salary:

c. 33,500 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)

Location:

Builth Wells with agile working

Working Hours:

35 hours per week

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave



NFU Cymru is the leading agricultural organisation that represents and champions all farmers and growers in Wales. NFU Cymru is part of The National Farmers' Union (NFU) and is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards Welsh and British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from agricultural and environmental policy to food standards and rural crime.

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

You will work with the NFU Cymru Policy team preparing briefings, responding to consultations, managing self-contained projects and undertaking policy and communications work across agricultural, environment, rural affairs and parliamentary matters.

What you'll bring:

You will have a passion for agriculture and want to deliver good quality work on behalf of our farmer and grower members. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work well within a team and under your own initiative. You will need to be able to work quickly under pressure and calmly to a consistently high standard.

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 + 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 new a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more Free parking

Who we are

We promote and protect the interests of our members by working with and influencing government in both Senedd Cymru and Westminster, the supply chain and consumers in order to secure a secure and sustainable future for Welsh farmers and growers. This means developing strong relationships with all our stakeholders and supporting our members through our network of local offices.

Policy

This team takes an active role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses in Wales and across the UK. This means keeping up to date with and responding to national and international developments, engaging with and advising NFU Cymru members, and putting their decisions into action.



It's exciting, complex work, covering every area of farming and dealing with a range of stakeholders, from government ministers, civil servants and the media, to local NFU Cymru branches. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of projects from initial research to policy delivery. Our collaborative approach means you'll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge - it's up to you to take them.

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.