Salary: Competitive, dependant on skills and experience, plus company car or car allowance
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with regular travel
Contract Type: Permanent
The NFU is the most influential representative body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. Representing more than 43,000 farming and growing businesses, the NFU campaigns for a sustainable and profitable future for British agriculture, champions the industry in the media, and provides expert advice, services, and support to its members. With national reach, a strong regional presence, and commercial subsidiaries delivering specialist services, the NFU is uniquely placed to shape the future of British farming.
With our current Director of Policy moving into a new Director role within the organisation, an opportunity has arisen for a new Director of Policy to provide strategic leadership, shape national policy, and champion the interests of farming businesses across England and Wales.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership by shaping national policy and championing the interests of farming businesses across England and Wales.
What you’ll bring
You will bring significant strategic leadership experience, with deep knowledge of the agricultural policy landscape, government policymaking, and the farming and rural sectors. A credible and authentic leader, you will inspire trust and confidence, role model NFU values, and work collaboratively across the organisation to develop high-performing teams. Your excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills will enable you to engage diverse audiences and navigate political sensitivity with sound judgement. Analytically strong and resilient, you combine calm decision making under pressure with a genuine passion for agriculture and member-focused outcomes.
Location
This role is based at NFU’s Stoneleigh office; however, the ability to travel frequently within the UK, including occasional short‑notice trips and overnight stays is essential. Flexibility and a willingness to be mobile are critical to successfully delivering in this senior leadership role.
Why choose us?
* Company car or car allowance
* Generous holiday allowance (30 days a year pro rata + Bank Holidays), plus 1 annual company day
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
* Company funded health Cashplan
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* 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 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.
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