Commercial and Market Insight Manager
Commercial and Market Insight Manager – NFU Sugar
Salary: Circa £70,000 dependent on experience
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to be at the commercial heart of NFU Sugar?
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the largest farming organisation in the UK. Every day, we work to shape the future of British farming — influencing national debate, securing better outcomes for rural communities, and supporting the thousands of farmers who grow the nation’s food.
NFU Sugar represents and supports every UK sugar beet grower, driving profitable and sustainable outcomes in an industry that feeds millions.
Your impact:
As Commercial and Market Insight Manager, you’ll be the commercial heartbeat of NFU Sugar. You’ll provide the analytical and market insight firepower in the £250m annual negotiations with British Sugar plc. Your work will impact directly on the profitability and long term resilience of the UK sugar beet sector.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Act as NFU Sugar’s commercial lead, shaping agreements that secure the best possible outcomes for beet growers.
Be part of NFU Sugar’s commercial negotiation team and manage strategically important commercial relationships.
Deliver market intelligence, commercial analysis and technical insight that underpin industry-wide decisions.
Work closely with NFU’s Sugar Board, ensuring all agreements are robust, evidence-based and firmly in the growers’ best interests.
This is a rare opportunity to influence a nationally significant commodity sector and see the direct impact of your work on thousands of farming businesses.
About you:
You’ll bring strong analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders in high profile, high stakes environments.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A degree in a numerate analytical discipline.
Significant experience in financial and market analysis.
Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex market and economic data.
Experience managing contracts, negotiations, or commercially sensitive discussions.
Excellent relationship building skills and the confidence to work with senior executives and board members.
A self driven approach, comfortable working independently and prioritising deadlines.
Desirable:
Knowledge of the sugar industry, agriculture, and international trade policy.
This role is likely to suit someone who currently works in:
Commodity market analysis
Financial planning and analysis
Management consultancy
Why join us?
At the NFU, you’ll find an organisation that genuinely invests in your growth, wellbeing and long term career. We offer outstanding benefits, including:
30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), an additional company day, and options to buy/sell leave
Company funded Health Cashplan and Private Health Insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Performance related pay
Competitive Pension and Life Assurance
Interest free loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons
Discounts on new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle
A modern office with an onsite restaurant and free parking
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible and agile working options to support work/life balance
Who we are?
Representing around 43,000 farmers and growers, the NFU ensures their voice is heard where it matters most: in government, in the media, and across the supply chain. Our work spans national policy, sustainability, food standards, trade, farming resilience and rural issues. With a network of regional offices and a strong presence in Westminster, we’re at the forefront of shaping the future of British agriculture.
Ready to make a difference?
We’re committed to building a diverse, talented team and will support your professional development every step of the way. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply soon, we may close the advert early if we identify a suitable candidate