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Job Title: Head of Trade and Business Strategy 

Salary: c. £80k to £90k (Dependant on Skills and Experience) plus company car or car allowance

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire with agile working 

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: 

Are you an exceptional people leader with a proven record of success in navigating complex landscapes with good judgement and analytical skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What you’ll bring: 

As the Head of Trade and Business Strategy at the NFU, you’ll be responsible for setting the Department’s pathfinder strategy; leading, motivating and developing a talented professional team; and, ensuring the NFU creates the positive business environment in which our farmer and grower members can thrive. 

You'll bring a nuanced understanding of the broader political landscape, with the judgement and analytical skills to navigate complex issues. You will have a demonstrable record of success, with the drive to achieve meaningful results in challenging policy environments.

You’ll bring a specialism in one or some of the following areas, international trade policy, agricultural economics, rural estate management or fiscal and taxation policy and be capable of building impactful connections with stakeholders in government and the business community. 

If you’re an exceptional people leader, ready to foster a positive team culture and able to advance the representation of the farming and growing sector, we would love to hear from you.

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:

• 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 
• 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 and many more
• Attractive, modern office, with on-site restaurant and free parking

Who we are

Every day, we're the voice of around 44,000 British farmers and growers who produce food, making sure their concerns are heard at the heart of government, in person, 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. 

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.