Reference: 99079
Date Added: 23 April 2026
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Job Title: Parliamentary Engagement Officer
Working For: Nature Friendly Farming Network
Location: Internet, with regular travel to London
Salary: £30,000
Length of Contract: Fixed-term for 3 years, with potential for extension subject to future funding
Job Details
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
- Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
- Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
- Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
- Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
- Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
- Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
- Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
- Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
- Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
- Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
- Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required
What we are looking for
- A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
- Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
- Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
- An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy
Full role profile: https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/were-hiring-parliamentary-engagement-officer
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Closing time: 12:00pm
Interviews: 19-20 May 2026
We may appoint before the closing date.
Application Details
The full role profile may be found on our website: https://www.nffn.org.uk/news/were-hiring-parliamentary-engagement-officer
To apply, please complete the application form at: https://tinyurl.com/PEO-Application
If you require an alternative format or adjustments to support your application, please contact hr@nffn.org.uk
Website: http://www.nffn.org.uk