Assistant Adviser (Environment)

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Job summary

A leading organization in agriculture is seeking an Environmental Policy Assistant to support its Environment Team. The role involves monitoring national legislation, contributing to strategic development, and communicating policy implications for farmers. This 12-month contract offers valuable experience in environmental policy within a respected organization.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (25 days + Bank Holidays)

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced parental leave

Performance-related pay

Competitive Pension and Life assurance

Access to interest-free loans for various needs

Employee Assistance program

Discounts on lifestyle services

Attractive modern office

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Agriculture/Environmental Science is required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in policy evaluation or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and evaluating environmental legislation and policies.
• Support the communication of environmental policy to stakeholders.
• Contribute to developing NFU's environmental strategies.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Collaboration

Education

HND or degree in Agriculture

HND or degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Salary: c. £24,824

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.

Purpose Of The Role & How You Will Contribute

Are you passionate about farming and its contribution to the environment? We're seeking a talented individual who can support the NFUs Environment Team in shaping and communicating environmental policy. In this role, you will be assisting in monitoring and evaluating the development and implementation of national legislation, policies and practices to assess their implications for farmers and growers.

What Youll Bring

With an HND, or degree in Agriculture / Environmental Science or a related field, youll have a passion for environmental policy, strong communication skills and the ability to analyse complex information. Youll be collaborative, organised and eager to support farmers and growers in navigating environmental challenges and opportunities. You will be comfortable at building strong internal relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders and have the ability to deliver accurate information within set timescales.

Why choose us?

Benefits

Join us and youll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days 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

Competitive Pension and Life assurance

Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons

Employee Assistance program to help you deal with lifes challenges

Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more

Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

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. So, as well as having a high profile in both the media and Westminster, we work with and support local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.

This team takes an active role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK. This means keeping up to date with and responding to national and international developments, engaging with and advising NFU members, and putting their decisions into action.

Its exciting, complex work, covering every area of farming and dealing with a range of stakeholders, from government ministers, civil servants and the media, to local NFU branches. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of projects from initial research to policy delivery. Our collaborative approach means youll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge its up to you to take them.

Join us

Were committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. Well 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.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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.

You may also have experience in the following: Assistant Policy Adviser, Policy Evaluation, Environmental Policy, Policy Adviser, Policy Officer, Regulatory Officer, Policy Executive, Policy Analyst, Policy Research, Project Management, Agriculture, Environmental Science etc.

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