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Salary: c. £65,000 (Dependent on Skills and Experience)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working
Working Hours: 35 hours per week with flexibility
Contract Type: Permanent
Purpose of the Role & How You Will Contribute
As the strategic lead for NFU’s relationships with food supply chain stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how British farming connects with retail, public, and hospitality sectors. You’ll be the internal authority and gatekeeper for NFU’s key relationships, ensuring alignment between our advocacy work and the evolving needs of the food industry.
Your work will catalyse meaningful collaboration between farmers, growers, and food businesses, helping to build resilient, mutually beneficial supply chains. By diagnosing challenges and developing evidence‑based policy solutions, you’ll support the reputation and development of British sourcing and embed principles of fairness and assurance across the sector. You’ll also lead a dynamic team, empowering them to deliver impactful work while managing budgets and stakeholder relationships.
What You’ll Bring
* Deep understanding of the UK food supply chain, with experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and strategic relationship management.
* Ability to navigate complex networks across brands, government bodies, and industry groups, driving NFU’s influence and convening power.
* Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide your team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
* Confidence in public speaking, media engagement, and representing NFU at high-profile events.
* Passion for supporting British farmers and growers, and commitment to advancing sustainable, fair, and future‑facing supply chain practices.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance (30 days a year + Bank Holidays), plus 1 annual company day
* Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
* Company‑funded health Cashplan
* Health insurance
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Performance‑related pay
* 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 products
* Attractive, modern office with on‑site restaurant and free parking
About the Organization
Every day, we’re the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, ensuring their concerns are heard at the heart of government both online and locally. This involves developing strong relationships with everyone from NFU colleagues to government ministers and supporting local members through a network of regional and county offices across England and Wales.
Policy Focus
Our team actively develops and influences policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK. We keep up to date with national and international developments, engage with and advise NFU members, and turn their decisions into action. The work spans a wide range of projects from research to policy delivery, offering opportunities to build knowledge and make an impact.
Join Us
We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. We support extensive learning and development opportunities and build careers that balance professional ambitions with personal commitments, including agile and flexible work options.
Apply as soon as possible. If we decide we’ve found the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.
Relevant experience: Head of Food Supply Chain, Head of Industry Relations, Supply Chain Policy Manager, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Head of Partnerships Food & Agriculture, Food Industry Liaison Manager, Sustainability and Supply Chain Lead, Agrifood Policy Lead, Head of Food Strategy, Public Affairs Manager Food & Farming, Corporate Affairs Manager Agribusiness, Head of Retail and Foodservice Relations, Sustainable Sourcing Manager, Food Systems Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Director.
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