Network Manager Midlands

Job Description

If you are passionate about leading a team; about growing our membership of farmers and growers, and have a good understanding of the food and farming sector, then we would love to hear from youThis is an autonomous and high-profile role, working with colleagues at a senior level. Target driven, you will lead and manage our ambitious membership growth and engagement strategy. Your team will deliver against competitive regional membership targets,using effective project plans. You will ensure the NFUs image and brand is communicated and represented effectively at our events across the Midlands.Network Manager Responsibilities:You will report to the Regional Director (East and West Midlands) and manage a team of 10 (who in turn manage over a 100 remote colleagues). Your team are the first point of contact for NFU members in your region and they are responsible for local lobbyingand campaigning, member events and achieving membership recruitment targets.Network Manager Requirements:As a leader you are driven by the success of your team. Your strengths are your ability to influence, inspire, motivate, and develop your people, whist prioritising day-to-day activity, against strategic and operational objectives. You will have extensive experienceideally supported with a relevant degree.You will be flexible and willing to travel within the Midlands region. The role can be done in a flexible way. We are currently piloting a hybrid working scheme that gives colleagues the opportunity to work partially from home, however there is a requirementto be visible within the Region and to be out and about with members and your teamWe encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.Who are weThe National Farmers Union is the voice of British farming, and our members are at the heart of what we do. On their behalf we lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.We are proud to make a difference. Working for the NFU means working alongside great people who are committed to their work and recognised for their knowledge and expertise. Please see our careers page for more information.Why join our teamYou will become part of our friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about food and farming. In addition to this we also offer a generous package including 30 daysannual leave (plus, statutory bank holidays), increasing with length of service, company car provision an attractive contributory, stakeholder pension scheme along with private medical insurance.At the NFU, we embrace the unique worth of everyone from all backgrounds, identities and circumstance. As a Professional, Resourceful, United and Inclusive organisation, we strive to celebrate all individuals. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging,educating and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.We recognise that some applicants may wish to work flexibly, and we welcome discussions regarding this. Please discuss this with us as part of the recruitment process.Location: East and West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, 35 per weekSalary: circa £55,000 per annumClosing date: 14th February 2022You may have experience of the following: Account Manager, Account Management, Memberships Account Manager, Memberships Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Internal Account Manager,Internal Sales Executive, Relationship Management, etcRef: 106 262