Proud to make a difference

The NFU is the biggest farming organisation in the UK. We have a high profile nationally, both in the media and in Westminster, as well as a well‑established network supporting and working with our farmer and grower members from our regional and county offices across England and Wales.

We’re leading the charge on climate change, food standards and shaping attitudes towards British farming. We’re always evolving.

Our Opportunities

At the NFU, we embrace the unique worth of everyone from all backgrounds, identities and circumstance. As an Inclusive, Professional, Resourceful and United organisation, we strive to celebrate all individuals.

We are committed to creating a sense of belonging, educating and developing an inclusive community, and welcoming the value of diversity.

That’s why we need resourceful individuals like you who will be proud to join our team and help make a difference.

We’ll support you in building a career that balances your professional ambitions with your personal commitments, via our agile and flexible working opportunities.

External Affairs Manager

  • 35 hours per week
  • London
  • Competitive salary. Details on application.
  • Permanent
  • Closes 22 December 2024

Head of Trade and Business Strategy

  • 35 hours per week
  • Headquarters
  • c. £80,000 - £90,000 (Dependent on Skills and Experience) plus company car or car allowance
  • Permanent
  • Closes 02 December 2024

Bovine TB Policy Adviser (Fixed Term Contract)

  • 35 hours per week
  • Exeter
  • £33,536.56
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • Closes 15 December 2024

Legal Assistance Scheme Adviser

  • 35 hours per week
  • Headquarters
  • £45,000.00
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • Closes 01 December 2024

Group Secretary - Tunbridge Wells

  • Part-time hours per week
  • Flimwell
  • TBC
  • Permanent
  • Closes 06 December 2024

County Farming Adviser - Northumberland and North Durham (North Region) - Part time, Job Share

  • 21 hours per week
  • Home Based with Regional Travel in the North
  • £24,600 per annum, based on a full time equivalent of £41,000 per annum (Dependant on Skills and Experience) plus car allowance
  • Permanent
  • Closes 28 November 2024

Group Secretary - Salisbury

  • Part-time hours per week
  • Salisbury
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • Closes 06 December 2024

Group Secretary - Ashford

  • Part-time hours per week
  • Ashford
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • Closes 06 December 2024

Our Benefits

Our colleagues have access to a great range of fantastic benefits for both inside and outside of work. The availability of these depend upon role. Click on an icon below to find out more about the type of benefits we offer.

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

Eye care scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and digital GP

Hybrid / flexible working

Company funded healthcare cashplan

Wellbeing webinars and more…

25 days rising to 30 with length of service plus public and bank holidays

Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

Additional discretionary day’s leave around the Christmas period

Pension up to 10% employer contribution, dependent on length of service

Annual performance related pay

Interest free travel loans for cars, bikes, season tickets and driving lessons

Life assurance cover of up to four times annual salary

Give as you earn

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing development

Education sponsorship

Leadership development programme

NFU Membership, with deals and discounts including clothing and vehicles

Insurance discount with NFU Mutual

Health and Wellbeing discounts at gyms, retailers, spas and more

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Enhanced adoption leave

Enhanced shared parental leave

Hybrid / flexible working