Senior Policy Manager For Climate, Land & Business Team
Representing some 9,000 farmers, crofters, and other rural businesses across the country, NFU Scotland’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of its members by influencing government and the supply chain to secure a sustainable future for Scottish agriculture. We are recruiting for an experienced person to join our widely respected Climate, Land & Business Team to take the lead on the delivery of the NFUS Climate strategy and overarching environmental policy work.
The ideal candidate will have current experience of leading a team of professionals, preferably in a policy or related area. You will be experienced in coaching and developing a team, as well as empowering them to develop. You should have broad knowledge and experience of current issues relating to climate and environmental policy that affect Scottish agriculture. You must have the ability to work alongside colleagues on key issues across the agriculture sector, advising on appropriate policy lines, providing technical guidance, and taking the lead on projects and initiatives.
What we do makes a big difference to farm businesses across Scotland, so we need someone who thrives on challenges and is solutions-focused.
To lead, develop, coach, motivate and empower the Climate, Land & Business team to deliver and perform to their full potential.
•Formally and informally influence the development and delivery of all aspects of agricultural policy and regulation that relate to climate and land-based policy in Scotland and the UK.
•Influence legislation, regulation, commercial practice and public debate around climate and environmental issues.
•Provide high-quality, concise written materials with regard to consultations and technical briefings for a variety of related purposes as required.
Degree in a relevant discipline and/or relevant working experience.
•At least five years’ experience working on issues related to policy development - in the context of climate and environmental policy issues.
•Full-time permanent contract (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working (at least 2 days in the office)
• Generous 38-day holiday entitlement per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Assurance (3 years annual salary)
• 10% Employer-contributed pension
• Free onsite parking
• Membership to NFU Scotland, giving access to a range of discounts.
You will be based in NFU Scotland’s Head Office in Ingliston (near Edinburgh Airport), with regular travel throughout Scotland and the UK and occasionally beyond. A current driver’s license is essential for this role.
We’ll support you by providing you with learning and development opportunities and building a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a cover letter and CV to recruitment@nfus.org.uk.