Bovine TB Policy Adviser

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£34,000 per annum, plus company car or car allowance.

Wellington, Somerset with agile working. Regular travel required, predominantly across Cornwall.

Core hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, . Flexibility required for unsociable evening hours.

Up to 2 years Fixed Term Contract.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the biggest farming organization 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.

Working as part of the TB team, you’ll contribute to the NFU’s strategic aim of eradicating Bovine TB. You’ll provide specialist advice, knowledge and support to NFU colleagues and members on a variety of TB control measures, and help manage the effect on individual farm businesses. Your role will focus on coordinating the delivery of a large‑scale badger vaccination project in the Southwest, working closely with landowners, farmers and other stakeholders to plan, coordinate, deliver and report.

• A relevant degree and proven expertise in your specialist area.
• Preferably an agricultural background with experience working with farmers or food producers.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with keen attention to detail.
• Research, analysis and complex issue collating skills.
• Can‑do attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Inspirational and motivational leadership, problem solving and project team management.

• Company car or car allowance
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days pro rata with service length, plus 1 annual Christmas company day
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Company‑funded health Cashplan
• 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 programme to help you deal with life’s challenges
• Discounts on new vehicles, holiday rentals, wellbeing and lifestyle options

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce. We support you with extensive learning and development opportunities and build a career that balances professional ambitions with personal commitments, including hybrid and flexible work options.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If we find the right person for the role, we reserve the right to withdraw this advert and close applications before the closing date.

Internally we call this role Adviser (bTB).

You may also have experience in the following areas:
Policy Advisor, Bovine Tuberculosis, Membership Association, Policy Adviser, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Environment Policy, Customer Service, Customer Service Coordinator, Relationship Management, Policy Officer, Bovine TB, etc.

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