Job Title: External Affairs Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Location: Westminster, London with agile working

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:

As an External Affairs Manager, you will drive the delivery of NFU’s external affairs strategy, forging alliances with key stakeholders, government bodies, and parliament. This role is pivotal in amplifying the NFU’s voice, guiding senior leaders, and securing stakeholder support to advance the NFU’s interests and reputation. 

What you’ll bring:

You will bring extensive experience in external affairs, a passion for agriculture, and a proven track record in lobbying and stakeholder engagement. Your excellent communication skills, ability to inspire, and strategic thinking will drive impactful campaigns. You are adaptable, proactive, and ready to make a significant contribution to the NFU’s goals.

Why choose us?

• 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
• Enhanced Pension contributions
• Competitive life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme to help you deal with life’s challenges

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This means developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers. 

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.

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.