Governance Administrator

NFU (National Farmers' Union); Stoneleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (25-30 days pro rata

Health Cashplan

Enhanced parental leave

Pension and life assurance

On-site restaurant & free parking

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking a proactive administrator to join our governance team in the UK. You will coordinate board, committee and Council meetings, and support the Annual General Meeting and National Officeholder Elections.

You will manage governance actions, ensure records and deadlines are delivered on time, and provide a confidential, professional service to senior stakeholders using Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting meetings and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive in solving problems and handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board, committee and Council meetings.
• Support the Annual General Meeting and National Officeholder Elections.
• Manage governance actions and ensure records and deadlines are delivered accurately and on time.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder support

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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:

You will play a central role in supporting the NFU’s democratic and commercial governance framework, coordinating board, committee and Council meetings and supporting with our Annual General Meeting and National Officeholder Elections. You will manage governance actions and ensure key records, documentation and deadlines are delivered accurately and on time.

What you’ll bring:

You will bring strong administrative and organisational skills, experience supporting meetings and senior stakeholders, and the ability to manage competing priorities accurately. You will be a confident communicator, highly proficient in Microsoft 365, proactive in solving problems and committed to delivering a professional, responsive service while handling confidential information with discretion.

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:

• 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 up to 5 days annual leave
• Company funded health Cashplan to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Performance-related pay
• Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Access to interest-free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
• Employee Assistance program to help you deal with life’s 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 43,000 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.

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 agile and flexible work options.