Overview
As an NFU Group Secretary you'll play a major role at the heart of your local farming community. You'll champion the interests of local farmers, arrange local meetings and events, recruit and retain members and keep them up-to-date on agricultural policy. With full backing from the NFU, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media.
Combining your duties as an NFU Group Secretary with your work as an Agent of NFU Mutual gives you the chance to make the most of new opportunities for your agency, as well as introducing what the NFU and NFU Mutual have to offer to a wider audience. The roles are intrinsically linked.
Responsibilities
* Champion the interests of local farmers and keep members informed on agricultural policy.
* Arrange local meetings and events; recruit and retain members.
* Collaborate with NFU Mutual as an Agent to grow the agency and offer NFU NFU Mutual products and services to a wider audience.
* Lead and develop a team, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards of compliance.
* Identify opportunities, develop business plans, and implement strategies to provide a professional and personal service to a range of customers, from high-net-worth clients to farmers and commercial businesses.
* Utilise entrepreneurial flair and clear vision to grow the business, with support from the NFU Mutual network.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Excellent communicator who works well with people from diverse backgrounds.
* Strong leadership, collaboration, and ability to motivate a team.
* Ability to recruit, reward, and develop a strong team while ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Knowledge of insurance or finance is beneficial but not mandatory; candidates from a broad range of backgrounds are welcomed.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear vision to grow the business.
Company and Opportunity
* NFU Mutual is an award-winning insurance and financial services business offering products to a range of customers.
* Long-standing relationships with customers; network of more than 250 agencies across the UK; self-employed Agents lead and grow local businesses.
* Agency opportunity in Ashford, Tenterden & Whitfield to run and develop an existing business in partnership with current Agents.
* Deeply rooted in the local rural community with a loyal customer base and services for farming and non-farming businesses.
* Potential to drive growth beyond farming and tap into local high-net-worth clients and SMEs.
Compensation & Training
* As a self-employed Agent, first-year estimated OTE up to £90k with prospects for growth.
* Autonomy to grow an existing business with backing of a major organization while being your own boss.
* Access to a full range of courses at the dedicated Training Academy, including sales, business and finance planning, team recruitment and NFU Mutual products.
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