Senior Policy Lead — Rural Land, Planning & Infrastructure

National Farmers' Union (nfu); Stoneleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 1

Company funded health Cashplan

Health insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity and leave

Performance-related pay

Pension and Life assurance

Interest-free loans for cars, bikes, &

Employee Assistance program

Discounts on vehicles, holidays, well‑

On-site restaurant and free parking

Job summary

National Farmers' Union leads policy development on planning reform, infrastructure, tenancies and rural issues to support farmers and rural businesses across the country. You will guide a senior team of advisers and surveyors to shape robust, evidence-based policy that reflects NFU members’ interests.

You'll influence decision-makers at government and industry levels, drawing on professional expertise and political awareness to deliver practical solutions and strong regional representation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in rural land management, planning, property, infrastructure, compensation or related discipline.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Accomplished communicator and presenter with ability to influence stakeholders at government, industry and media levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development on planning reform, infra projects, tenancies, digital connectivity and rural crime.
• Drive evidence-based policy through a team of advisers and surveyors.
• Represent NFU members with government, industry and wider stakeholder forums.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Job description

National Farmers' Union leads policy development on planning reform, infrastructure, tenancies and rural issues to support farmers and rural businesses across the country. You will guide a senior team of advisers and surveyors to shape robust, evidence-based policy that reflects NFU members’ interests.

You'll influence decision-makers at government and industry levels, drawing on professional expertise and political awareness to deliver practical solutions and strong regional representation