Assistant Advisor Environment

Job Location	Dringhouses
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£30,532 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract, full-time

Job Description

How would you like to help farmers in the North East deliver in a challenging economic and political environmentThe NFU is looking for an Assistant Environment Adviser to assist members with the challenges they face in this wide-ranging role from planning Climate Change to agri-environment schemes, from utilities to national parks, you will be supporting the NFU and its members in the North East, providing professional guidance and technical reports and support that their businesses need.Assistant Advisor Responsibilities:Based in the North East Region, you will work on and support initiatives that will protect and further our members’ interests and, as a result of this work, be able to make policy recommendations to the NFU’s internal decision-making bodies.Reporting to the Senior Environment & Land Use Adviser for the North East, you will work in conjunction with regional colleagues, HQ staff and other appropriate local professionals. Knowledge of agriculture, the associated environmental agenda and key land use issues are key requirements and experience of providing support to farmers and growers on environmental issues is essential. Familiarity of working with various sector boards and town and country planning would be advantageous.About NFU:The 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.Location: North EastJob type: Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per weekSalary: circa £30,532.91 per annum, plus company carBenefits: include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme and a range of discounts through our NFU Benefits employee portal.Closing date: 18th September 2020Interview date: 2nd October 2020You may have experience of the following: Environmental Advisor, Environmental Science, Environmental Officer, Environmental Coordinator, Agricultural Advisor, Farmers, Farming, Defra, Policy Research, Policy Coordination, etc.Ref: 94126

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