County Adviser Northumberland FTC for up to 12 months

Job Description

You are sociable and friendly, outgoing and a good communicator. One of your strengths is that you are people orientated and build lasting business relationships, often tending to see the positive side of things.County Adviser (Northumberland) Responsibilities:As County Adviser you will be coordinating all NFU activity within your area. You will work with elected office holders, the regional team and be a key local source of knowledge as well as being able to offer advice and guidance on matters of policy and NFU membership. You will be able to network effectively, bringing individuals together to energise lobbying campaigns and promote NFU causes. You will support the work of allocated NFU Boards or Forums to ensure that sector views from across the North East Region are fed into national policy.Reporting to the Regional Director, you will manage a diverse team of Group Secretaries, who promote the NFU and its services at a local level. Your role is to manage your group secretary network in order to achieve our membership objectives to grow our representative power. Experience of managing a team is therefore advantageous.County Adviser (Northumberland) Requirements:You have strong influencing skills and you are driven and have a sense of urgency to get things done. You like variety and are energetic in your work approach, and you are keen to develop yourself professionally.Most importantly, you will be able to establish a firm connection with the local membership, and ensure their views are heard. To make that member connection, you will have an in-depth knowledge of current farming issues and a real passion for agriculture, whether gained through your education, your background or your experience. Knowledge of the local area and its agricultural/land-based industry landscape would be ideal but not essential.Who are weThe National Farmers’ Union is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. Our strength is in our numbers. With in-excess of 55,000 members, we give farmers and growers a voice and protect their way of life now and in the future. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture and to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers.Why join our teamYou will work alongside a fantastic group of people, recognised for their knowledge and expertise. Our benefits include 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 28 after 3 years’ service (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme and a range of discounts through our employee benefits portal.Location: Home based with 1 day a week at the York Regional Office. Regular travel within the North East.Starting salary: circa £38,000 per annum Pro Rata (Competitive benefits package & company car included with role)Hours: Part time (job share), 21 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)Type: Fixed Term Contract TC for up to 12 monthsClosing date: 13 June 2021Interview date: TBCYou may have experience of the following: Policy Advisor, Membership Association, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Membership Advisor, Stakeholder Management, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Surveyor, Farm Trader, Environment Policy, Trade Union, Relationship Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Policy Officer, etcRef: 99773