Bovine TB Policy Adviser

hireful; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization is looking for an Adviser (bTB) to contribute to the eradication of Bovine TB. The role requires an individual with a relevant degree and expertise in agriculture, providing specialist advice and coordinating a badger vaccination project. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a salary of £34,000 per annum, along with benefits like a company car or allowance and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced parental leave

Performance-related pay

Competitive Pension and Life assurance

Access to interest-free loans

Employee Assistance programme

Discounts on vehicles and lifestyle

Qualifications

• Proven expertise and experience in a related field.
• Experience with farmers or food producers.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the NFU’s aim of eradicating Bovine TB.
• Provide specialist advice to NFU stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate a large-scale badger vaccination project.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Project Management

Research and Analysis

Education

Relevant degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

Salary: £34,000.00 per annum, plus company car or car allowance

Location: Wellington, Somerset with agile working. Regular travel required, predominantly across Cornwall.

Working Hours: Core Hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a need for flexibility around working hours, to include some unsociable hours in the evening.

Contract Type: Up to 2 years 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:

Working as part of the TB team, you’ll be contributing to the delivery of the NFU’s strategic aim of eradicating Bovine TB.

Whilst providing specialist advice, knowledge and support to NFU colleagues and members on a variety of TB control measures and helping to manage the effect on individual farm businesses, your role will also have a particular focus in co‑ordinating the delivery of a large‑scale badger vaccination project in the Southwest. Working closely with landowners, farmers and other key stakeholders, you’ll play a critical role in the project planning, co‑ordination, delivery and reporting, bringing together results to help influence and develop an evidence‑based approach to future delivery.

What you’ll bring:

With a relevant degree and proven expertise and experience in your specialist area, you’ll ideally have an agricultural background and will be used to working with farmers or food producers. You’ll be an articulate communicator and negotiator with a keen eye for detail and the ability to research, analyse and collate complex issues clearly. With a can‑do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, you’ll be comfortable developing successful professional networks. You’ll also be an inspirational and motivational leader and problem solver, with the ability to manage project teams and prioritise your work.

Why choose us?

Join us and you’ll 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:

• Company car or car allowance
• 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 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 programme to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on a range of new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle and many more

Join us

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 hybrid 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.

Internally we call this role Adviser (bTB).

You may also have experience in the following: Policy Advisor, Bovine Tuberculosis, Membership Association, Policy Adviser, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Environment Policy, Customer Service, Customer Service Coordinator, Relationship Management, Policy Officer, Bovine TB, etc.

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