Press Officer

NFU - Nederlandse Federatie van Universitair Medische Centra; Kenilworth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural organization in the UK seeks a Press Officer to oversee media relations and support communications efforts. Responsibilities include media monitoring, producing briefings, and engaging with journalists. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in communications or PR. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a collaborative work environment, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Option to buy and sell leave

Company funded health Cashplan

Enhanced parental leave

Performance-related pay

Competitive pension

Interest-free loans

Employee Assistance program

Discounts on wellness products

On-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Experience in communications or PR.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape.
• Confident communicator able to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor national media and produce daily briefings.
• Respond quickly to journalist requests.
• Write engaging content for various audiences.
• Secure targeted media coverage and amplify press wins.
• Support interviews and pitch story ideas.

Skills

Communications experience

PR experience

Adaptable writing

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Salary

c.£34,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Location

Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working

Hours

35 hours per week

Contract Type

Permanent

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

As Press Officer, you’ll help keep our busy press office running smoothly, monitoring national media, producing daily briefings, and responding quickly to journalist requests. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll secure targeted coverage that strengthens our campaigning and lobbying impact. You’ll also write engaging content for various audiences, amplify press wins through digital channels, support interviews and pitch story ideas to the press with NFU messages front and centre.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be educated to degree level in a relevant subject, with communications/PR experience in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, and a strong understanding of the media landscape. You’ll be a confident communicator and an adaptable writer, who’s able to turn complex policy into clear, engaging copy across press, web and social. You’ll need to be highly organised and detail‑focused, and able to juggle multiple workstreams, spot risks early, and take initiative. You’ll enjoy building relationships and working with new people, and you’ll thrive under pressure while living our inclusive, professional, resourceful and united values.

Why choose us?

• 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
• 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 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 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 role sits within our Communications Directorate, which campaigns on behalf of members, deals with the media, runs our social media accounts and lobbies MPs. Its work ensures the NFU connects with NFU members through magazines, our website and App. Everything we do is about communicating the NFU’s views effectively, both externally and internally. Join us and you’ll enjoy a wide variety of work in a collaborative atmosphere, with opportunities to connect with people across the organisation and beyond. All in an open, inclusive environment, where we all pull together to support our members.

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 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

• Press Office coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Digital Marketing Coordinator
• Online Marketing
• Email Marketing Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• PR Coordinator
• Marketing Administrator
• Marketing Executive
• Marketing Co‑ordinator
• Marketing Assistant
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing Associate
• Digital Marketing Executive
• PR Officer
• etc.

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