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About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature.
We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.
We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.
Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
About the role
We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.
Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.
This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.
Key responsibilities
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Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
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Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
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Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
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Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
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Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
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Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement
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Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
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Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
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Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
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Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
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Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
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Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required
What we are looking for
You will bring:
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A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
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Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
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Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
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The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
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Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
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An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy
Additional information
The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated, and passionate individual who will enjoy working in a community engagement role to support the charity to achieve their mission.
You will be responsible for establishing an effective regional community engagement in the north of England region to develop and grow communications with donors and supporters.
The role is home based with travel in the region.
The Charity
You would be joining a supportive and welcoming team at a well established global social welfare charity, offering 28 days leave per annum FTE plus bank and statutory holidays, along with a competitive pension scheme (up to 6% matching contributions).
The Role
Develop a programme of engagement with parishes and schools in the North of England.
Maximise parish support for the charity in the North of England
Support all fundraising and communications activity in the North of England
Lead on the recruitment, support and motivation of a network of parish contacts in the North of England
Foster positive relationships with colleges and schools.
The Candidate
Proven experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or supporter development.
Experience building positive relationships with clergy, parish communities, schools, or other community groups.
Track record of organising and delivering fundraising, awareness-raising, or community events.
Desirable
Experience working within a faith-based, charitable, or membership organisation.
Familiarity with the structures of the Catholic Church and experience engaging with Catholic parishes, schools, and community groups.
Experience in developing and growing volunteer networks or community-based fundraising initiatives.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Engagement Officer
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Engagement Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: 000007 Engagement Officer
Location: Home-based South West, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role across Hampshire, isle of Wight, BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire and frequent travel across the wider South west locality (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £17,800 per annum (FTE circa £29,813.07)
Contract: This is a fixed-term until 30 April 2027
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Sunday 26 April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May
The Role
Reporting to the Engagement Lead, the Engagement Officer helps strengthen local stroke communities by bringing people together, championing lived experience voices, and building warm, trusted relationships with volunteers, partners, and healthcare professionals. By supporting local groups, gathering insight, and sparking meaningful conversations, the role ensures stroke survivors and carers feel heard, connected, and supported to reduce the devastation of stroke.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working with people affected by stroke to ensure the voice of lived experience is central to this work
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across the charity and with external stakeholders
- Confident with public speaking
- Supporting stroke support groups and volunteers
About You
You will be:
- Warm
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Enthusiastic
With experience of
- Being adaptive to best meet the needs of the people we support
- Working with and supporting a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including confident public speaking skills
- Working in partnerships with other organisations including those in the voluntary sector, health and social care
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to attend a variety of meetings and events in health and community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work.
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP