Environment and Land Use Adviser (North Region) – Fixed term contract for 9 months

NFU (National Farmers' Union); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company-funded health Cashplan

Performance-related pay

Access to interest-free loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization is seeking an Environment and Land Use Adviser for a fixed-term contract in the North region. This role involves providing technical guidance to members on land use and environmental issues, developing initiatives to advance rural interests, and establishing strong networks with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture and excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, performance-related pay, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture and rural land management.
• Strong understanding of land use and environmental issues.
• Ability to work outside standard hours and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on land use and environmental issues.
• Develop initiatives to influence local land use policy.
• Maintain professional networks with stakeholders.
• Represent NFU positions in meetings and forums.
• Collaborate across teams to align policy objectives.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Highly organized

Knowledge of land use policy

Engagement with farming community

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Environment and Land Use Adviser (North Region) – Fixed term contract for 9 months

Join to apply for the Environment and Land Use Adviser (North Region) – Fixed term contract for 9 months role at NFU (National Farmers' Union).

Pay: Approximately £41,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus company car or car allowance.

Location: Home based with regular travel throughout the North region.

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Contract type: Fixed term contract for 9 months.

Purpose of the role

You will provide technical and policy guidance to NFU members on a variety of land use, infrastructure, planning and environment issues across the region. You will develop initiatives that further our members’ interests and influence local policy on land use matters. To achieve this, you will establish strong professional networks and regularly meet with farmers, rural professionals and wider regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and policy guidance to NFU members on land use, infrastructure, planning and environmental issues.
• Develop initiatives that advance members’ interests and influence local land‑use policy.
• Establish and maintain strong professional networks with farmers, rural professionals, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Attend meetings and participate in forums to represent NFU positions.
• Collaborate across NFU teams to align on policy objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced rural professional with a passion for agriculture, land management and rural land‑use policy.
• Excellent communicator, highly organized and engaging with the farming community.
• Knowledge of the North region and its land‑based businesses is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours and undertake extensive travel within the region.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance (starting 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.
• Competitive pension and life assurance.
• Access to interest‑free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on a range of vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle products.

About NFU

Every day, NFU represents over 44,000 British farmers and growers, ensuring that their concerns are reflected in government and policy. NFU works with members, local councils, constituency MPs and national teams to influence the local and national agenda, providing support through regional and county offices.

We are committed to diversity, learning and development, and flexible work options.

Key details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: General Business, Research and Strategy/Planning
• Industry: Farming

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we identify the right candidate, we reserve the right to withdraw the advert and close applications before the closing date.