Bovine TB Policy Adviser

National Farmers' Union (nfu); Tonedale; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK farming organization in Tonedale is seeking a specialist to contribute to Bovine TB control measures. The role includes managing a significant badger vaccination project and advising farmers. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, agricultural experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £34,000 plus benefits including a car or allowance, generous holidays, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Generous holiday allowance

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Performance-related pay

Competitive Pension

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven expertise and experience in a specialist area.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the NFU's strategic aim.
• Co-ordinate delivery of a badger vaccination project.
• Work closely with landowners, farmers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Research and analysis

Education

Relevant degree

Agricultural background

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salary: £34,000 per annum, plus company car or car allowance.

Benefits include:

• 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

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 building 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.