Job Title: Assistant Adviser (Food Business Unit)
Salary: c. £25,134.30 (Dependant on Skills and Experience)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We're proud to make a difference for all our members, by shaping attitudes towards British farming and leading the charge on a range of major issues, from climate change and food standards to rural crime and broadband rollout.
Purpose of the role & how you will contribute:
You’ll play a key role in supporting the team’s work on commercial and political issues across the food supply chain. You’ll help shape food‑related policy, share insight with colleagues and members, and contribute to effective communication on key developments. Through research, retailer reviews, liaison with stakeholders and collaborative project work, you’ll support the NFU’s mission to champion British food and farming.
What you’ll bring:
You’ll bring a solid understanding of the food supply chain, agricultural or horticultural production, and the wider food industry, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to explain complex information clearly. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with good analytical skills, sound organisation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A passion for British food and farming, willingness to travel, and the ability to build effective relationships will help you thrive in this role.
Why choose us?
Join us and you’ll find an organisation that encourages and enables you to achieve your full potential. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including:
Generous holiday allowance (starting at 25 days a year + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service), plus 1 annual Christmas company day
Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
Company funded health Cashplan to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Performance-related pay
Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary)
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.
This team takes an active role in developing and influencing the policies that benefit farming businesses across the UK. This means keeping up to date with and responding to national and international developments, engaging with and advising NFU members, and putting their decisions into action.
It’s exciting, complex work, covering every area of farming and dealing with a range of stakeholders, from government ministers, civil servants and the media, to local NFU branches. The sheer variety of our work means you can be involved in a wide range of projects from initial research to policy delivery. Our collaborative approach means you’ll find plenty of opportunities to build your knowledge – it’s up to you to take them.
Join us
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.
We encourage you to 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.
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