Blind Veterans UK supports blind and vision-impaired men and women offering a range of services to enable them to retain their independence. We believe that no one who has served their country should battle blindness alone.

We have a new corporate strategy, Victory over Blindness 21, which aims to future proof the charity and provide the best possible support to blind veterans today and for decades to come.  With this comes a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic Marketing and Communications team.

We are currently looking for an experienced public and media relations PR and Communications Executive to join our Marketing and Communications team to communicate the Blind Veterans UK brand and key messages, to increase awareness and understanding and to help achieve our marketing objectives.

As PR & Communications Executive, you will:

• Support the team to develop and implement the Communications strategy and PR plans.
• Research and write press releases and contribute to in-house newsletters and publications.
• Liaise with and answer questions from the media and other organisations.
• Create and respond to social media activity, in liaison with digital colleagues.
• Measure the impact of media and digital communications activity, producing reports as required.
• Attend PR events and co-ordinate press activity.

As the ideal candidate, you will be resourceful and proactive with the ability to influence, persuade and engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experienced in PR and media relations you will be adept at dealing with sensitive issues and writing engaging press releases.

Our benefits package include:

• This is a homebased role
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous Group Personal Pension scheme (up to 10% of salary employer contribution)
• Professional Subscription
• Life Assurance
• Learning and development resources and courses

If you would like to apply, please email your up to date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 700 words to describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you an ideal candidate for the role to with the subject line “PR & Communications Executive”.

Please note CVs without a supporting statement, as detailed above, will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Tuesday 25 January 2022, 10am

Interviews:  w/c 31 January 2022 via MS Teams

Should we receive a high volume of interest, we may close applications for this vacancy before the deadline so you are advised to express your interest as soon as possible.
 

Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: South West England
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 31 January 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

The Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Team leads on the delivery of Alzheimer’s Society’s public affairs and campaigns activity at a regional and local level. We work to deliver local policy change to improve the lives and experiences of people affected by dementia.

As Regional Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our ambitious programme of influencing work across the South West of England. This will include identifying and maximising opportunities to influence policy, practice and attitudes at the local and regional levels. You will raise the awareness and profile of the work of Alzheimer’s Society by identifying and building strong relationships with key local stakeholders, as well as mapping and analysing target audiences, writing briefings, and organising and attending meetings and events.

You will work closely with other teams across the organisation to maximise our impact and influence to ensure dementia is a priority issue among key decision-makers and to affect positive change for people affected by dementia. Travel across South West region will be required.

About you

We are looking for a proactive individual, with experience of building relationships with a variety of external stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of local and regional government, as well as the health and social care systems in England.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, and you will have experience of influencing politicians and/or delivering campaigns.

If you have this experience and expertise, and a belief that we can make a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia, then we’d love to hear from you.

We also have various learning programs to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You may have experience of the following: Public Affairs Officer, Senior Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns Officer, Policy Officer, Political Assistant, Government Policy, Local Government, Community Engagement, Public Relations Officer, Communications Advisor, Communications Officer, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

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The Royal College of Podiatry are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual with experience of contributing to policy and the ability to communicate our position in Scotland to a wide range of audiences and increase our profile.

This is a fantastic role, over 3 days per week (21 hours), for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. A skilled communicator, with a good understanding of the policy making process, you’ll join a high performing, team to develop high impact policy and public affairs strategies.

Job purpose: 

• To support policy development in Scotland in line with the Royal College’s strategic plan
• To raise the profile of the Royal College and establish the Royal College’s position with key stakeholders as the primary authority in relation to podiatry and foot health
• To identify examples of best practice in podiatry and promote this to internal and external stakeholders

Key responsibilities of the role:

Under the direction of the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and accountable to the relevant committees, to be responsible for:

• Developing evidence-based policy positions to influence policy at local and national levels
• Building effective relations with Ministers, MSPs, the Chief AHP Officer, Arm’s Length Bodies and Civil Servants, ensuring that opinion formers are fully briefed on the impact of podiatry interventions
• Scanning the political horizon to identify areas of policy relevant to the Royal College in Scotland and developing responses to external consultations
• Developing and maintaining effective, coordinated, working relations with political parties, healthcare professional bodies, charities and patient bodies
• Managing the Royal College’s public affairs presence at external events and representing the Royal College at external meetings as required
• Representing the Royal College and providing policy and public affairs support to the Scottish Podiatry Leaders Network
• To work from home self-directed to enable regular travel to meet members which may include regular overnight stays within travel policy
• To have regular complex and challenging conversations with internal and external stakeholders
• To contribute to corporate communications including, the members’ magazine, e-newsletters, and website
• To deputise for the Head of Policy when required
• Updating members on the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work by attending branch meetings and disseminating regular newsletters
• Using social media to promote the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work to stakeholders
• To be an effective advocate and represent the organisation and podiatry profession externally
• To take a coordinated approach with the wider Policy and Public Affairs team, identifying common themes and strategies, making best use of limited resources
• To conduct continual gap analysis on the organisation’s strategy and direction in Scotland

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or relevant work experience
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of government and NHS Scotland processes
• Robust understanding of health policy and related issues
• Ability to work diplomatically across a range of stakeholders
• Experience of influencing and campaigning within a membership organisation or similar
• Ability to map, evaluate and implement national policy and its implications for the Royal College
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively, often to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Excellent written, IT, presentation and verbal communication skills

Policy and Public Affairs Assistant 

London - Hybrid Working / Remote

£24,400 - £26,000 per annum

Fixed Term Contract (12 month maternity cover)

Full Time

 

Our client is the professional body responsible for the speciality in the UK. They have a membership of over 24,000 Fellows and Members and ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

They also lead a cross-organisational, multidisciplinary initiative to transform the surgical pathway from the moment surgery is contemplated through to full recovery.

They are searching for a well-organised and hardworking individual to join them as Policy and Public Affairs Assistant. 

The role will support their policy development, political influencing, and stakeholder engagement work. The role sits in their Policy and Public Affairs Team and reports to and supports the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and the Policy Officer.

Internally, you may work alongside other teams in the organisation. Externally, you will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, such as other Royal Colleges, national and local NHS bodies, MPs, and Ministers and Civil Servants in relevant Government departments.

Currently, they have two key areas of focus. Firstly, a workforce project, ‘Anaesthesia Fit for the Future’. This sets out to show the Government how many anaesthetists the NHS needs, what the makeup of ‘team anaesthesia’ looks like, and what support the team needs to deliver the best possible patient care. Secondly, work around ‘perioperative care’ – which aims to optimise the surgical pathway to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and most importantly improve patient outcomes. You will support and assist the team across both of these areas.

This post would be ideal for someone starting their career in policy, public affairs, political influencing or campaigns.

Diversity, equality and inclusion is an integral part of their culture so it is important to them that this is reflected in everything that they do. They welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities to ensure they actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

 

The Royal College of Podiatry are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual with experience of contributing to policy and the ability to communicate our position in Wales to a wide range of audiences and increase our profile.

This is a fantastic role, over 2 days per week (14 hours), for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Wales, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. A skilled communicator, with a good understanding of the policy making process, you’ll join a high performing, team to develop high impact policy and public affairs strategies.

Job purpose: 

• To support policy development in Wales in line with the Royal College’s strategic plan
• To raise the profile of the Royal College and establish the Royal College’s position with key stakeholders as the primary authority in relation to podiatry and foot health
• To identify examples of best practice in podiatry and promote this to internal and external stakeholders

Key responsibilities of the role:

Under the direction of the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and accountable to the relevant committees, to be responsible for:

• Developing evidence-based policy positions to influence policy at local and national levels
• Building effective relations with Ministers, MSPs, the Chief AHP Adviser, Arm’s Length Bodies and Civil Servants, ensuring that opinion formers are fully briefed on the impact of podiatry interventions
• Scanning the political horizon to identify areas of policy relevant to the Royal College in Wales and developing responses to external consultations
• Developing and maintaining effective, coordinated, working relations with political parties, healthcare professional bodies, charities and patient bodies
• Managing the Royal College’s public affairs presence at external events and representing the Royal College at external meetings as required
• Representing the Royal College and providing policy and public affairs support to the Welsh National Orthotic and Podiatry Standing Advisory Group (NOPSAG)
• To work from home self-directed to enable regular travel to meet members which may include regular overnight stays within travel policy
• To have regular complex and challenging conversations with internal and external stakeholders
• To contribute to corporate communications including, the members’ magazine, e-newsletters, and website
• To deputise for the Head of Policy when required
• Updating members on the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work by attending branch meetings and disseminating regular newsletters
• Using social media to promote the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work to stakeholders
• To be an effective advocate and represent the organisation and podiatry profession externally
• To take a coordinated approach with the wider Policy and Public Affairs team, identifying common themes and strategies, making best use of limited resources
• To conduct continual gap analysis on the organisation’s strategy and direction in Wales

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and/or relevant work experience
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of government and NHS Wales processes
• Robust understanding of health policy and related issues
• Ability to work diplomatically across a range of stakeholders
• Experience of influencing and campaigning within a membership organisation or similar
• Ability to map, evaluate and implement national policy and its implications for the Royal College
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively, often to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Excellent written, IT, presentation and verbal communication skills

People in poverty pay more for essentials such as energy, insurance and credit. This is known as the poverty premium. Fair By Design (FBD) is dedicated to ending the extra costs of being poor. FBD is run by the Barrow Cadbury Trust but please note it is not a grants programme.

We are looking for a talented individual with a track record of successfully delivering communications and public affairs to join our team.  Using your skills and experience you will help us to achieve our mission of eliminating the poverty premium by ensuring our communications are persuasive and impactful and that our messages are heard by policymakers and those in power. This will require knowledge of communications platforms and tools, as well as experience in providing a communications function for an organisation.  In addition to developing and delivering our external-facing communications, you will also be part of a small team, where you’ll be responsible for our internal communications, from providing the secretariat to our Steering Group and supporting our evaluation work, to diary and event management

The Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charitable foundation seeking a just and peaceful society which recognises the equal value of all people.  Largely working in partnerships with others, we use all our resources – our grants, our people and our name – to bring about structural change, thus increasing social justice and equality.

We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from people with personal experience of the social justice and human rights issues we seek to address.

The NSPCC exists to prevent cruelty to children. We are looking for an Associate Head of Policy and Public Affairs to help us shape law, policy and practice to ensure children in the UK can grow up free from abuse. You will join us for 9 months as a maternity cover in a high performing and award-winning team with a strong track record of influencing policy to keep children safe.

The post holder will play a central role in shaping the next phase of the NSPCC’s influencing work to strengthen the legislative and policy frameworks in England and the UK that protect children from abuse and neglect. They will be a member of the NSPCC Policy and Public Affairs’ leadership team, working with the colleagues from across the UK to set and deliver the team’s priorities in a challenging and changeable external policy environment.

The successful candidate will be passionate about preventing abuse and a skilled policy specialist with a strong track record in producing robust public affairs strategies that achieve change. An excellent communicator and effective network builder, they will have strong people and project management skills and enjoy leading teams working on a range of complex, fast-paced projects.

Do you want to be part of a high profile organisation, full of committed colleagues working towards a future in which there is a home for everyone? Then join the National Housing Federation as a Policy Assistant. No two days are ever the same but each one is dedicated to supporting housing associations to succeed.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the trade body for housing associations in England. Our housing association members provide 3m homes for six million people. We are the voice of affordable housing in England, and believe everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. We operate at the forefront of the political debate and our work affects the lives of millions of people across the country.

As a Policy Assistant, you will play a vital support role to the NHF's policy team, as well as working across the organisation. Being flexible and adaptable in your approach will enable you to support the team with competing priorities and deadlines.

You will be working across a range of different areas, which may include housing supply, homelessness and welfare, and be able to get up to speed with new information quickly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and organisational ability are vital for this role.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to housing and social policy and to develop your research, analytical, communication and organisational skills.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation making a real impact.

The NHF is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work. We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have a passion to work in the fast-paced world of public affairs and communications? Do you have what it takes to join one of the leading organisations representing British farming and food production? Do you want to get experience of working in a high-profile national organisation which is rarely out of the news?

If you are a graduate, and you have answered yes, then their Graduate Scheme is the right place for you.

Our client is a trade association, representing farmers and growers across England and Wales, and is regarded as one of the most effective lobbying organisations in Europe, negotiating with governments and pressure groups at a local, national, European, and international level.

Their Graduate Scheme offers a rare opportunity to get experience of political lobbying and public campaigning, national media management, event management and multi-channel communications, all with an award-winning, in-house team. You will have the opportunity to build on your existing knowledge, work with and learn from communications and public affairs experts and join an organisation which is recognised as the leader in its field.

They will develop your knowledge, from delivering a programme of exciting, high-profile political campaigns, to influencing the public to back British farming, as well as learning what it takes to protect and promote the reputation of British food and farming, in the media and beyond.

As well as working with this high impact in-house team, you will gain valuable experience working in one of the most important industries in the country – farming, which supplies the raw ingredients for the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, UK food and drink. You will gain an understanding of their organisation, the agriculture and horticulture industries and the issues facing members, in a comprehensive and purpose-built programme which includes working across their External Affairs and Communications teams.

You will have or be predicted to have a 2:1 degree, or equivalent industry-related qualification, as well as the drive and determination to succeed both individually and as part of a team. Problem solving, planning skills and a flair for communication come naturally to you. The desire to represent and campaign on behalf of members is crucial as is the desire to further your career in a communications or public affairs role.

This role will be based in Warwickshire and Westminster, therefore a flexible approach to location is essential.

They embrace the unique worth of everyone from all backgrounds, identities and circumstance. As a Professional, Resourceful, United and Inclusive organisation, they strive to celebrate all individuals. They are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.

They are currently piloting a ‘hybrid working’ scheme that gives colleagues the choice of working from home for up to 3 days a week (pro rata), with other working days being from the office or out and about with their members.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th February 2022

Interview: March / April 2022

Location: Warwickshire
Contract type: 2-year Fixed Term Contract commencing September 2022
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,500 + £1000 graduate entry scheme payment
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays)

You may have experience of the following: Policy Advisor, Membership Association, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Membership Advisor, Stakeholder Management, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Surveyor, Farm Trader, Grain Trader, Tractor Sales, Machinery Dealership, Environment Policy, Feed Sales, Customer Service, Customer Service Coordinator, Relationship Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Policy Officer, etc

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Ferne Animal Sanctuary is seeking an inspirational and creative leader who can build on the excellent work of our outgoing CEO. You will be a passionate advocate of animal welfare with extensive experience of charity operations. A confident public speaker, central to this role is to advocate for the charity and its objectives and our cause.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Inspirational leadership
• Excellent people management skills
• Financial acumen and budget holder experience
• Experience of working in an animal welfare environment
• Experience of writing and delivering business plans and strategies
• Strong fundraising background

The successful candidate will lead the senior management team and take overall responsibility for the operation of the sanctuary ensuring it is managed efficiently and effectively. Central to the role will be the ability to grow income for the sanctuary to meet current and future needs.

PR and Policy Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a PR and Policy Officer to help secure high quality media coverage as well as supporting the policy development and political influencing work.

Position: PR & Policy Officer

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield with flexible home working available

Hours: Full-time, 37 per week

Salary: Circa £23,000 - 25,000

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

The Policy and Communications work is critical to ensuring that the organisation is at the forefront of the debate on early years’ education and childcare.

Working with the PR Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting the Director of Policy and Communications with stakeholder engagement and policy research.

Responsibilities include:

• Support PR Manager to deliver the media relations strategy
• Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of key messaging
• Support work with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Childcare and Early Education to increase awareness of early years’ policy priorities among politicians from all parties
• Develop work programmes and undertake research to explore policy issues
• Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
• Manage the day-to-day operation of media and policy contacts
• Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
• Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
• Publish press releases and comments on the website
• Write and produce material for the member magazine Nursery News

About You

As PR and Policy Officer, you will have a degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience along with outstanding communications skills. Enthusiastic and creative, you will have excellent editorial and proof reading skills with consistent accuracy

You will have experience of writing for diverse audiences (e.g. essays, newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases) and data analysis skills – drawing results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as PR Officer, Policy Officer, PR and Policy, PR and Policy Executive, Public Affairs Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Affairs and Policy Officer,  Public Relations Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Relations and Policy Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Executive, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Policy Officer, Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Print Media, Broadcast Media, Media and Policy Officer, EYF.

Social Media and Digital Assistant - £18,000 - £20,000 per annum - Vauxhall, London - Full Time, Permanent

For more than 25 years, The Forward Trust has been supporting people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We believe that anyone, whatever their past, is capable of lasting change.

What will we offer you?

* Flexible working
* Exciting career development and training opportunities
* A friendly working environment
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Simply Health Cash Back Scheme - including but not limited to:

* Discounted gym membership
* Dental treatment cover
* Optical treatment cover
* Multiple alternative therapies

* Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter
* HeadSpace App
* Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

The Opportunity:

You'll be joining our team at a very exciting time, as we introduce ambitious new campaigning and fundraising initiatives, such as Taking Action on Addiction . In addition to this, you'll help grow our existing awareness-raising campaign, More Than My Past that aims to change public perception of crime and addiction by showcasing real life stories from people who have turned their lives around.

As our Social Media and Digital Assistant, you'll also be supporting our team with social media and digital communications, and acting as an integral part of a wider Communications Team whose overall remit include:

* PR and media relations
* Campaigning and public affairs
* Social media
* Brand and creative services
* Marketing and promotion
* Internal communications and employee engagement
* Digital transformation (delivery of digital services in new ways to staff, service users and stakeholders)

Person Specification - Social Media and Digital Assistant:

* An eye for great social media content with experience across multiple social media channels
* Interested in learning on the job, ideas-driven with a can-do attitude
* Excellent standard of written and verbal communication
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Able to communicate with a range of different audiences with diverse and sometimes complex needs in a compassionate and appropriate manner
* Good computer software knowledge including Microsoft Office
* Experience of using basic graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign or Canva
* Experience of using Facebook Business Manager, Google Analytics, social media monitoring

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including those with 'Lived Experience', in recovery from addiction, co-dependency or gambling, and those who have experience of previous offending or homelessness.

Assistant Adviser (Land Management)

Are you a conscientious and co-operative individual who is good with detail and enjoys working with people? Do you have a sense of urgency to get things done quickly whilst maintaining a balance of working accurately and to tight deadlines?

Assistant Adviser (Land Management) Responsibilities:

Our client is looking for an Assistant Adviser (Land Management) to primarily support the Land Management Services team as directed by the Chief Adviser (Land Management). This will include supporting their policy work on rural crime, rights of way, pest management and large infrastructure schemes.

In addition, you will represent members' interests and concerns on a range of land management issues.. Within this role, you will be required to interpret and communicate relevant legislation, policies and associated information to members, briefing Officeholders, Policy and Commodity boards as well as staff, where appropriate. This will also require you to prepare responses to policy and legislative proposals.

Assistant Adviser (Land Management) Requirements:

To be successful in this role you must be a great communicator and will possess the ability to work well within a team and by yourself with minimal supervision.

You will hold a relevant degree and will also have knowledge of policy and regulation as it influences the farming industry.

About our client

They are the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

They are proud to make a difference. Working for them means working alongside great people who are committed to their work and recognised for their knowledge and expertise. 

Why join their team?

You will become part of their friendly, dedicated working environment and work with a highly motivated team, recognised for their knowledge and expertise and passion about food and farming. In addition to this they also offer, 25 days annual leave (plus, statutory bank holidays), increasing with length of service, and an attractive contributory, stakeholder pension scheme.

They embrace the unique worth of everyone from all backgrounds, identities and circumstance. As a Professional, Resourceful, United and Inclusive organisation, they strive to celebrate all individuals. They are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.

Successful candidates will need their own reliable transport, as public transport is not frequently available to the beautiful work setting of Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

Location: Warwickshire -They are currently piloting a ‘hybrid working’ scheme that gives colleagues the choice of working from home for up to 3 days a week, with other working days being from the office, or out and about with their members. Please discuss this with them as part of the recruitment process.

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Closing date: 23 January 2022

You may also have experience in the following: Policy Advisor, Membership Association, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Membership Advisor, Stakeholder Management, Legislation, Member Adviser, Lobbying, Farmer, Land Agency, Surveyor, Farm Trader, Environment Policy, Trade Union, Relationship Management, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Policy Officer, etc

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The role:

6 weeks from early February

To support the public affairs team

A mix of responsive policy work and managing updating data on key projects.

The candidate:

A supportive and responsive attitude – a self-starter

Some experience with paid work in a political or policy environment

Deadline: Tue 25th January