The fur industry is launching Furmark, a global standard based on the highest animal welfare and environmental standards backed by a traceability scheme and underpinned by independent science and verification.

In this critical and challenging role, help the BFTA with the roll out of Furmark in the UK delivering a programme of engagement and public policy activities at the national, devolved and local government levels backed by high-quality research and evidence and in communicating the work and activities of Furmark and the industry.

Key accountabilities

• Manage public policy activities and interventions including responding to government consultations, commissioning research and insight projects; analysing key industry data and trends
• Monitor, analyse and respond appropriately to changes in the public policy and political environments at Westminster, the devolved nations and local government levels
• Help organise and run events
• Actively increase stakeholder engagement and support networks for the BFTA including by attending appropriate events
• Work to generate public and media interest in the work of the BFTA, BFTA members and Furmark
• Deliver a programme of engagement activities in the devolved nations
• Deliver a programme of engagement activities at the local government level
• Work with colleagues across Europe and globally in the roll out of Furmark